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F396 GGP

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,699 mi
Last recorded153,699 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 GGP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 153,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 153,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 152,229 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 152,152 miles

front discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2011 152,152 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 152,152 miles

no front bumper fitted

no rear seats

Fail 27 Aug 2010 152,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no front bumper fitted

no rear seats

Fail 18 Apr 2008 151,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f headlamp lens chipped

Fail 10 Mar 2008 144,775 miles

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

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,114 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 136,952 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 136,952 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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F396 GGP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F396 GGP, 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 F396 GGP registered?

F396 GGP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F396 GGP safe to buy?

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