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F89 KNF

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,684 mi
Last recorded82,684 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 KNF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 82,684 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 82,676 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 82,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 82,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 82,612 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,595 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,276 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,056 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,658 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber middle section starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,356 miles

o/s and n/s front brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion on n/s rear brake pipe near fuel tank

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,922 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 59,172 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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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F89 KNF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F89 KNF, 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 F89 KNF registered?

F89 KNF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F89 KNF safe to buy?

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