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F98 KDM

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,957 mi
Last recorded49,957 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 KDM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,957 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 49,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp making stop light come on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp making stop light come on (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2016 44,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

water leak

Fail 16 May 2016 44,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre is perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2011 40,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,718 miles

Smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,837 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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F98 KDM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F98 KDM, 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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F98 KDM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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