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G838 BJT

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,895 mi
Last recorded59,895 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 BJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,895 miles

Boot full

Both front wing supports rusted through

NSF seat belt buckle release sticking

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

OSF chassis rail dented

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2012 59,870 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Body trims held on with tape

Boot full

Both front wing supports rusted through

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF seat belt buckle release sticking

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

OSF chassis rail dented

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both wiper blades split but stil clearing screen

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,053 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,189 miles

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

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

front reg; plate damaged

nearside rear footbrake lower on effort

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,729 miles

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

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

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

front reg; plate damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,117 miles

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

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

slight damage on front reg; plate

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,527 miles

offside door mirror broken

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

all four tyres deteriorated

front number plate broken

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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G838 BJT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G838 BJT, 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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G838 BJT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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