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G974 UJU

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,701 mi
Last recorded167,701 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG974 UJU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2006 167,701 miles

both front discs pitted and coroded on out side of disc

both front tyres wearing low

no rear seat in rear

slight hand brake travell

slight play in both inner rack ends secound hand one been fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2006 167,666 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G974 UJU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G974 UJU, 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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G974 UJU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 August 1989.

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