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F601 CJL

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,925 mi
Last recorded124,925 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF601 CJL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 124,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front water pipe insecure on iner wing

Pass 27 Dec 2006 123,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 117,634 miles

both h/brake cables worn recommend new

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f anti roll bar link has movement new drop link recommended

oil leak under car

Fail 5 Jan 2006 117,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

h/brake cables worn recommend new

n/s/f brake starting to corrode

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight movement recommend new

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2005 117,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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F601 CJL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F601 CJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F601 CJL registered?

F601 CJL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F601 CJL safe to buy?

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