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F976 WJX

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,961 mi
Last recorded151,961 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 WJX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 151,961 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI HOSES - PERISHED WITH DEEP SPLITS

SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN O/S/R AXLE BUSH

Fail 12 Aug 2010 151,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI HOSES - PERISHED WITH DEEP SPLITS

SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN O/S/R AXLE BUSH

Pass 15 Aug 2009 140,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2009 140,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 132,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 126,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 119,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 112,603 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 112,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F976 WJX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F976 WJX, 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 F976 WJX registered?

F976 WJX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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