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F98 LOD

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,804 mi
Last recorded141,804 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 LOD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 141,804 miles

as vt32 18/09/2007

Fail 18 Sep 2007 141,725 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pump drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

oil level low,handbrake travel, rear plate damaged, handbrake lever worn

rear axle corroded,rear radius arm bearing worn

Pass 21 Sep 2006 136,536 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 136,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 131,095 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside rear hand brake outer cables slight cracking

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 LOD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F98 LOD, 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 LOD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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