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BS 6804

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 6804
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 81,113 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 81,113 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 81,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 81,094 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,046 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,022 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,966 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 80,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak at sensor on rear of sump

Pass 5 May 2011 80,873 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 80,869 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

offside rear service brake and parking brake performance lower than nearside (advise)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 80,089 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 80,078 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,348 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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BS 6804 is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BS 6804, 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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What year was BS 6804 registered?

BS 6804 is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is BS 6804 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 6804 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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