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F919 OUT

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,761 mi
Last recorded120,761 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF919 OUT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 120,761 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 117,358 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 117,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 113,220 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

No spare wheel but carrier is tied in place with cable ties

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Adjusted the Carbon monoxide but was unable to get lower than 3.06%

Oil leak

Rear brake rise at 22% difference

Fail 29 Feb 2008 113,208 miles

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

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No spare wheel but carrier is tied in place with cable ties

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake rise at 22% difference

Pass 25 Aug 2006 109,021 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 109,021 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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F919 OUT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F919 OUT, 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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F919 OUT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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