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F902 KAA

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

146,342 mi
Last recorded146,342 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF902 KAA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 146,342 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 138,664 miles

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

f/n/s brake slightly binding

front n/s bonnet hinge needs attention

r/n/s rebound block missing

rear susp slightly hard

Fail 16 Feb 2008 138,653 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn

front n/s bonnet hinge needs attention

r/n/s rebound block missing

rear susp slightly hard

Pass 19 Feb 2007 135,626 miles

front brake pads warning wires split †front bonnet r/n/s hinge needs attention †f/n/s innerwing slightly corroded †r/n/s rebound block missing †rear fuel hoses damp (no visual leaks) †f/o/s brake slight binding †

rear tow bar slightly obstructing number plate †front brakes slight imbalance

Fail 19 Feb 2007 135,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads warning wires split †front bonnet r/n/s hinge needs attention †f/n/s innerwing slightly corroded †r/n/s rebound block missing †rear fuel hoses damp (no visual leaks) †f/o/s brake slight binding †

rear tow bar slightly obstructing number plate †front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 1 Mar 2006 132,747 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 132,747 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake slight binding o/s †front o/s tyre outer wall small splits †front to rear brake pipes rusty †f/n/s tyre edge worn †both handbrake cables outer bodies corroded †front brake hoses slightly perished † †

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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F902 KAA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F902 KAA, 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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F902 KAA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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