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J183 WPU

1991 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,847 mi
Last recorded114,847 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 WPU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 114,847 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 114,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 108,652 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 102,275 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from o/s/f cv boot

Pass 5 Nov 2007 96,097 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 95,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 89,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 84,644 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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J183 WPU is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,600 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 J183 WPU, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J183 WPU registered?

J183 WPU is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is J183 WPU safe to buy?

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