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F522 JGN

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,563 mi
Last recorded72,563 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF522 JGN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 72,563 miles

Boot struts weak

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Multiple air bubbles on windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front windscreen washer not working

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wing corroded

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

Fail 12 May 2014 72,563 miles

Offside front wing corroded

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Boot struts weak

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Multiple air bubbles on windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front windscreen washer not working

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 72,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 71,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2011 70,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 69,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 66,333 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 66,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 May 2008 62,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 62,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 61,552 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 59,598 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 59,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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F522 JGN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F522 JGN, 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 F522 JGN registered?

F522 JGN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is F522 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F522 JGN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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