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F998 EUX

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,455 mi
Last recorded145,455 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF998 EUX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 145,455 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

FOG LIGHT SWITCH FAULTY

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR CONDITION

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

NSF SHOCKASORBER DAMP

NSR SHOCKABSORBER DAMP

OSF INNER WING RUSTY

OSR TYRE WORN ON EDGES TREAD

REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY TO OSF TRACK ROD END

Fail 28 Aug 2010 145,453 miles

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

FOG LIGHT SWITCH FAULTY

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR CONDITION

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

NSF SHOCKASORBER DAMP

NSR SHOCKABSORBER DAMP

OSF INNER WING RUSTY

OSR TYRE WORN ON EDGES TREAD

REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY TO OSF TRACK ROD END

Pass 25 Aug 2009 141,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 137,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 133,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 131,328 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 131,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight wear in nearside steering rack inner kuckle joint

Pass 1 Aug 2005 120,140 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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F998 EUX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F998 EUX, 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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F998 EUX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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