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F979 EFK

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,096 mi
Last recorded73,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 EFK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,096 miles

All 4 road wheels corroded

Back box excessively corroded but not leaking

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,049 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All 4 road wheels corroded

Back box excessively corroded but not leaking

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 71,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 67,785 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 67,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 66,962 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 66,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,792 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 66,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 66,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 65,577 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 65,576 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 65,039 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 64,333 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2011 64,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 63,567 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 63,567 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,159 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 63,147 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 62,290 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,038 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 60,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,134 miles

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

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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F979 EFK is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F979 EFK, 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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F979 EFK is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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