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F909 SLA

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,513 mi
Last recorded110,513 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 SLA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,513 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 110,513 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 101,702 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 101,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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F909 SLA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F909 SLA, 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 F909 SLA registered?

F909 SLA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F909 SLA safe to buy?

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