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G539 SJA

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 SJA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 117,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s/r light cluster damaged.

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

outer handbrake cable slightly worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 115,902 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 115,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 113,061 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2006 113,061 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2005 110,598 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G539 SJA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G539 SJA, 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 G539 SJA registered?

G539 SJA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G539 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G539 SJA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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