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F979 JUR

1988 Peugeot 205

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,568 mi
Last recorded133,568 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2005
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 JUR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2005 133,568 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2005 133,553 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front near side tyre & front off side tyre down to 2mm

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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F979 JUR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 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 F979 JUR, 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 38 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 F979 JUR registered?

F979 JUR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is F979 JUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F979 JUR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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