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F755 SJN

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,303 mi
Last recorded87,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF755 SJN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 83,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,683 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 69,582 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 69,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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F755 SJN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F755 SJN, 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 F755 SJN registered?

F755 SJN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F755 SJN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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