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F126 JGW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,416 mi
Last recorded55,416 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 JGW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 55,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened master cylinder (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 55,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint connection (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 55,409 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 55,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,321 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,035 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,020 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,943 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,794 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 54,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 54,765 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 54,562 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F126 JGW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F126 JGW, 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 F126 JGW registered?

F126 JGW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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