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G146 BFX

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 BFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 144,156 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 144,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 144,139 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering wheel is out of shape

Pass 26 Jan 2007 141,511 miles

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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G146 BFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G146 BFX, 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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G146 BFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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