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G391 CAJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,122 mi
Last recorded149,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG391 CAJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 149,122 miles

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2020 149,066 miles

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 14 May 2019 148,177 miles

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Fail 13 May 2019 148,170 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 12 Nov 2009 136,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 136,890 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 128,268 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 128,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all four tyres all round getting low tred depth in general

Pass 17 Apr 2007 125,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 125,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G391 CAJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G391 CAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G391 CAJ registered?

G391 CAJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G391 CAJ safe to buy?

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