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F277 MVJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,104 mi
Last recorded138,104 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 MVJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 138,104 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 128,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 126,386 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,376 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 123,718 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 123,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,520 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 121,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 118,527 miles

no up and down movement in rear nearside and offside trailing arms

Pass 28 Nov 2006 115,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 108,640 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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F277 MVJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F277 MVJ, 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 F277 MVJ registered?

F277 MVJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F277 MVJ safe to buy?

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