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F438 MCJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,651 mi
Last recorded158,651 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 MCJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 158,651 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 147,391 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 140,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,433 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 136,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 130,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 127,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 124,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 118,886 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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F438 MCJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F438 MCJ, 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 F438 MCJ registered?

F438 MCJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F438 MCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F438 MCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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