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F901 MFC

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

124,424 mi
Last recorded124,424 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 MFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 124,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 124,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,618 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 123,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,864 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,188 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,614 miles

Nearside steering tie rod has slight play

Nearside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,891 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,506 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,506 miles

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 105,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 104,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,507 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,179 miles

Nearside front tyre is starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 90,693 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S wiper slightly smearing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 90,660 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 86,504 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 85,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear hand brake cables in poor condishon

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightley with rear suspenshon hanging

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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F901 MFC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F901 MFC, 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 F901 MFC registered?

F901 MFC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 May 1989.

Is F901 MFC safe to buy?

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