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B389 CGN

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,042 mi
Last recorded59,042 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB389 CGN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 55,670 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 55,670 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 53,296 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 20 May 2009 50,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 47,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 42,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,481 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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B389 CGN is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 82,258 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 B389 CGN, 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 41 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B389 CGN registered?

B389 CGN is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B389 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B389 CGN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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