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F939 SWK

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,529 mi
Last recorded55,529 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF939 SWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 54,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 54,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber split rear washer jet supplies insufficient fluid

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both exhaust silencer mounting split

Rear screen wash provides insufficient fluid

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,266 miles

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

Nearside Front top shock absorber mount rough when steering turned

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

Offside Front top shock absorber mount rough when steering turned

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair reading 51% minimum 50% required (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,515 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 51,514 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,256 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 48,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,966 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,177 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,042 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 41,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,716 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 SWK is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

F939 SWK is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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