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F164 JKJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,564 mi
Last recorded178,564 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 JKJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 178,564 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

slight play at door pin

Pass 28 Jul 2010 164,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 159,121 miles

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

n/s mirror slightly insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2009 159,121 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s mirror slightly insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2008 151,280 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 144,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 139,585 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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F164 JKJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 F164 JKJ, 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 F164 JKJ registered?

F164 JKJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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