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F981 CUJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,721 mi
Last recorded74,721 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 CUJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,721 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,027 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 51,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in rear axle radius arm bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,822 miles

play in rear axle radius arm bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,694 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 36,689 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,904 miles

vehicle shows signs of long time standing with corrosion attached to many mechanicl parts

Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,663 miles

spare tyre punctured

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 20,712 miles

offside park brake cable secure bracket corrodedand broke

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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F981 CUJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 F981 CUJ, 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 F981 CUJ registered?

F981 CUJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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