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G771 WBJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,685 mi
Last recorded87,685 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG771 WBJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r service brake effort low and slow to react

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 79,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,051 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hand brake cable casings split

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,503 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 61,025 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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G771 WBJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G771 WBJ, 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 G771 WBJ registered?

G771 WBJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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