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G842 JWB

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,772 mi
Last recorded66,772 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG842 JWB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,268 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,265 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,802 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 61,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 56,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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G842 JWB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G842 JWB, 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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G842 JWB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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