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F939 SUT

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,374 mi
Last recorded86,374 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF939 SUT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,374 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,994 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 85,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 78,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from gearbox

rear fog light lense cracked but not ommiting white light

Fail 12 Jul 2012 70,421 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

driverssode washer inop but still clears from passanger side washer

oil leak from gearbox

rear fog light lense cracked but not ommiting white light

Fail 18 May 2012 70,297 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 62,699 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,468 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 62,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 May 2009 62,105 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 62,105 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 May 2008 61,630 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

rear washer not working

Pass 17 May 2007 61,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 60,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2005 59,699 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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F939 SUT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F939 SUT, 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 F939 SUT registered?

F939 SUT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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