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F894 PLT

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,298 mi
Last recorded119,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF894 PLT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 119,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

spare tyre tread adrift, nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 119,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

spare tyre tread adrift, nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007 116,793 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 116,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,428 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F894 PLT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F894 PLT, 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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F894 PLT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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