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F992 PLR

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,583 mi
Last recorded137,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF992 PLR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 137,583 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f brake bidding slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2012 137,488 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f brake bidding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,290 miles

N/S/F INNER CV GAITER SPLIT

Fail 19 Aug 2010 124,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S OUTER CV GAITER PERISHED.N/S INNER CV GAITER SPLIT.BOTH REAR DOORS SEALED AND DO NOT OPEN

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 124,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S OUTER CV GAITER PERISHED.N/S INNER CV GAITER SPLIT.BOTH REAR DOORS SEALED AND DO NOT OPEN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 118,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside steering rack ,tie rod

Pass 31 Jul 2009 118,537 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack ,tie rod

Pass 22 Aug 2008 113,929 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r door not opening from inside and outside

Fail 22 Aug 2008 113,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/r door not opening from inside and outside

Pass 16 Aug 2007 105,660 miles

same as sheet number 690418027276

Fail 16 Aug 2007 105,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

accident damage n/s front chassis

o/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes rusty

play in o/s rear suspension arm bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 83,788 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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F992 PLR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F992 PLR, 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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F992 PLR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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