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J471 WDW

1996 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,700 mi
Last recorded62,700 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 WDW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

coolant leak at heat exchanger

engine oil leak

nearside bonnet hinge broken

number plate lens broken

Fail 11 Jul 2006 62,700 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

coolant leak at heat exchanger

engine oil leak

nearside bonnet hinge broken

number plate light lens 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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J471 WDW is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 92,095 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 J471 WDW, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J471 WDW registered?

J471 WDW is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is J471 WDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J471 WDW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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