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F8 UKM

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,974 mi
Last recorded177,974 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 UKM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 177,974 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 177,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 177,612 miles

advise bulkhead been welded also o/s n/s floor

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes corroded also front part of main brake pipe advise to replace

Pass 22 Jun 2017 176,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2015 175,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

osf inner rack end slight freeplay

Pass 23 Sep 2014 173,217 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 168,303 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 157,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 157,572 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 157,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 148,075 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 148,063 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 140,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seats not fitted no seat belts

Pass 2 Aug 2008 140,138 miles

rear seats not fitted no seat belts

Pass 26 Jun 2007 137,304 miles

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

nearside steering rack end slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2007 137,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside steering rack end slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2006 132,320 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 132,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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F8 UKM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F8 UKM, 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 F8 UKM registered?

F8 UKM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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