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NJI 7966

1984 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,106 mi
Last recorded92,106 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJI 7966
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,106 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 92,068 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,236 miles

slight play detected in n/s/f and o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 22 Oct 2010 88,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play detected in n/s/f and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 20 Nov 2009 85,973 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear brake slightly sticking

slight play in offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Nov 2009 85,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear brake slightly sticking

slight play in offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,890 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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NJI 7966 is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 82,634 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 NJI 7966, 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 42 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJI 7966 registered?

NJI 7966 is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is NJI 7966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJI 7966 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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