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F880 RPE

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,229 mi
Last recorded183,229 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 RPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 183,229 miles

engine oil leak

off side front c.v boot perishing

off side rear suspension bushes perishing

rear shocker bushes perishing

slight play both front track control arm bushes

slight play off side front steering arm

tested in wet

Fail 15 May 2009 183,215 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine oil leak

off side front c.v boot perishing

off side rear suspension bushes perishing

rear shocker bushes perishing

slight play both front track control arm bushes

slight play off side front steering arm

tested in wet

Pass 30 May 2008 182,060 miles

engine and gear oil leak

front to rear fuel lines rusty

slight embalance in rear brakes

Pass 15 May 2007 180,438 miles

Same advisory as test no. 372314237196

Fail 14 May 2007 180,434 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear wheel bearing sounds slightly dry

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 178,780 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 178,780 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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F880 RPE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F880 RPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F880 RPE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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