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F529 MJO

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,119 mi
Last recorded108,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF529 MJO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,119 miles

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

clonking noise from front suspension

Fail 22 Jan 2008 108,059 miles

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

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

clonking noise from front suspension

Pass 10 Feb 2007 104,601 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 104,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight crack in front registration plate

near side front drive shaft leaking grease

Pass 13 Feb 2006 100,275 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 100,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F529 MJO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F529 MJO, 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 F529 MJO registered?

F529 MJO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F529 MJO safe to buy?

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