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G340 SFJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,216 mi
Last recorded162,216 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG340 SFJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 162,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 161,794 miles

n/s/f cv boot loose

Fail 24 Apr 2017 161,793 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f cv boot loose

Pass 12 Feb 2016 161,526 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 161,523 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 160,419 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 160,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 159,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 158,477 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 157,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 156,488 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 154,650 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 154,641 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 154,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 153,891 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 153,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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G340 SFJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G340 SFJ, 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 G340 SFJ registered?

G340 SFJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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