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F961 JDS

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,234 mi
Last recorded160,234 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 JDS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 160,234 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2015 160,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 159,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 159,733 miles

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

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

Drivers headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 158,593 miles

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 158,589 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2010 157,353 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

adv unable too see rear fuel pipes and brake pipes

Fail 9 Sep 2010 157,353 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

adv unable too see rear fuel pipes and brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 155,651 miles

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

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

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

unable to fuel pipes & brake pipes front to rear

unable to see front subframe,fuel tank & floor where guards are fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2009 155,651 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fuel pipes & brake pipes front to rear

unable to see front subframe,fuel tank & floor where guards are fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2007 151,949 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside park brake cable outer casing cracked

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2006 144,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 141,169 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 141,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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F961 JDS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F961 JDS, 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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F961 JDS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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