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G725 NKJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,760 mi
Last recorded135,760 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 NKJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 135,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance on maximum permitted

Fail 2 Dec 2009 135,760 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance on maximum permitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

front number plate badly cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2007 129,966 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside and offside front driveshaft outer rubber boots slightly perished

nearside front and rear; offside front and rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2007 129,966 miles

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

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside and offside front driveshaft outer rubber boots slightly perished

nearside front and rear; offside front and rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2006 126,096 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 122,399 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 122,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s hand brake outer cable damaged

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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G725 NKJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G725 NKJ, 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 G725 NKJ registered?

G725 NKJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 September 1989.

Is G725 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G725 NKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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