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F199 GKO

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,774 mi
Last recorded169,774 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF199 GKO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 169,774 miles

bonnet and offside front wing damaged

screen chipped

Fail 2 May 2012 169,771 miles

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

bonnet and offside front wing damaged

screen chipped

Pass 18 May 2011 157,864 miles

bonnet and offside front wing damaged

nearside rear shock damp

offside rear shock damp

Pass 4 Mar 2010 129,068 miles

front tyres worn low

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2009 126,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in both track control arm bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2009 126,192 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in both track control arm bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2008 114,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

servo corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2008 114,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

servo corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2007 111,014 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 107,893 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly 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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F199 GKO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F199 GKO, 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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F199 GKO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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