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F968 FCY

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,730 mi
Last recorded31,730 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF968 FCY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 29,387 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,995 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,626 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,164 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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F968 FCY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F968 FCY, 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 F968 FCY registered?

F968 FCY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F968 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F968 FCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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