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F970 SAS

1989 Peugeot 205

Yellow Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

313,204 mi
Last recorded313,204 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 SAS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 313,204 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2010 313,182 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

oil or fluid on nearside brake caliper slider

Pass 17 Oct 2009 301,958 miles

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r brake hose perished

slight play to o/s/f wheel

Fail 14 Oct 2009 301,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r brake hose perished

slight play to o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2008 286,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 261,150 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 261,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

n/s inner cv gaitor split

o/s inner cv gaitor split

Pass 24 Jul 2006 236,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 213,304 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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F970 SAS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F970 SAS, 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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F970 SAS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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