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F915 PNR

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

135,468 mi
Last recorded135,468 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 PNR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,468 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre is cracked

water leak from front of the engine area

Fail 11 Apr 2018 135,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre is cracked

water leak from front of the engine area

Pass 12 Apr 2017 135,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 135,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,491 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 133,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 131,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 130,665 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 130,663 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,646 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 128,642 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 126,629 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 126,629 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 124,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 122,902 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 122,800 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 121,037 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF CAR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL SO CANT SEE/CHECK BRAKE PIPES

Pass 16 Apr 2008 119,833 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 119,833 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 119,797 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 117,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 114,748 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 114,694 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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F915 PNR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 F915 PNR, 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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F915 PNR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 January 1989.

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