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G83 PFJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,191 mi
Last recorded141,191 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG83 PFJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 141,191 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 140,191 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 135,237 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 129,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 129,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 119,666 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear insteering rack on nearside

Fail 21 Nov 2008 119,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear insteering rack on nearside

Pass 14 Nov 2007 111,545 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2007 111,545 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2006 108,807 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 108,807 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 99,374 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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G83 PFJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G83 PFJ, 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 G83 PFJ registered?

G83 PFJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G83 PFJ safe to buy?

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