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F960 ROU

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,524 mi
Last recorded134,524 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 ROU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 134,524 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Aug 2018 133,784 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front brake hose perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 132,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center and rear exhaust mounts broken. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 131,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 131,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 131,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre eexhaust rubber mounting broken

rear exhuast rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 130,831 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 129,604 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 129,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 128,188 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 128,188 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 126,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 124,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 122,079 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 122,079 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2008 120,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 118,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 118,738 miles

some movement in drivers seat mechanism

Fail 2 Aug 2007 118,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some movement in drivers seat mechanism

Pass 7 Aug 2006 116,848 miles

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

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

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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F960 ROU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc 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 F960 ROU, 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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F960 ROU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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