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F912 TOT

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,702 mi
Last recorded91,702 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF912 TOT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,702 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot been glued together

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 May 2023 91,695 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front leaking coolant

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front unable to inspect front pads due no access

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch biting point very high

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,159 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule showing age/corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule showing age/corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule showing age/corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along bulkhead front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule showing age/corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 91,157 miles

Central Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working no light illuminating no working fog light. (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure taped on. tried adjusting headlight as presented however beam pattern is too low. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill has hole. marked in yellow chalk! (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new boot but not fixed and no grease! (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding cant even turn! bearing not tested! (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new boot but not fixed and no grease! (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wont even turn! bearing not tested! (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light not working (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Axle deformed and unserviceable fouling tyre and looks as though its imploded out of axle housing!!! (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule showing age/corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule showing age/corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule showing age/corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along bulkhead front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule showing age/corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 91,148 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification Seized, and not functioning. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel unable to test wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Seized, and not functioning. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

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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F912 TOT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F912 TOT, 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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F912 TOT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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