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F915 URW

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,095 mi
Last recorded109,095 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 URW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

free play at near side front steering rack inner joint

front brakes rubbing slightly

near side inner drive shaft gaiter split at end, secured to shaft further in from split

smell of petrol in engine bay, no leak evident.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 109,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

free play at near side front steering rack inner joint

front brakes rubbing slightly

near side inner drive shaft gaiter split at end, secured to shaft further in from split

smell of petrol in engine bay, no leak evident.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,474 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

free play at near side steering rack end

off side front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,232 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,623 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 76,615 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres have age cracks

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 71,527 miles

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 URW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F915 URW, 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 F915 URW registered?

F915 URW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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