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F192 MNJ

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,380 mi
Last recorded115,380 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF192 MNJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 115,380 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 115,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 115,071 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 115,071 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 114,596 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 114,596 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,198 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 114,198 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre has surface cracks

Fail 17 Mar 2008 113,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 113,637 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 111,975 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 111,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 109,637 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 109,637 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F192 MNJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F192 MNJ, 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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F192 MNJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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