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F970 UAB

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,829 mi
Last recorded115,829 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 UAB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

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

corrosion both sides front rigid brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2023 115,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

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

corrosion both sides front rigid brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2021 115,484 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 115,484 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured close to exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and over 10yrs old (165 70 R13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 113,792 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 112,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 110,127 miles

both front anti roll bar to lower arm bushes slightly deteriated

both lower rear shocker bushes worn

both rear tyres starting to crack

fog light switch intermittent

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust front section

Fail 20 Sep 2016 110,127 miles

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

both front anti roll bar to lower arm bushes slightly deteriated

both lower rear shocker bushes worn

both rear tyres starting to crack

fog light switch intermittent

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust front section

Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,247 miles

both lower arm middle bushes to antiroll bar slght deteriated

both rear shockers have light mist of oil

Pass 12 Aug 2013 160,935 miles

both font lower arm middle buses to antiroll bar

both rear shockers slightly damp

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,090 miles

slight damp coming from offside rear shocker

Pass 18 Aug 2011 105,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 103,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 102,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 101,447 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 100,577 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 99,295 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 UAB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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