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F892 FPW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,048 mi
Last recorded77,048 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF892 FPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 77,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 77,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 76,128 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 76,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,389 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 72,333 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,952 miles

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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F892 FPW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F892 FPW, 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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What year was F892 FPW registered?

F892 FPW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F892 FPW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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