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F231 XJT

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,419 mi
Last recorded89,419 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 XJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,419 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front number plate damaged

Front suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,373 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,618 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,971 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 78,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,167 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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F231 XJT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F231 XJT, 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 F231 XJT registered?

F231 XJT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F231 XJT safe to buy?

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