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F321 GKM

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,175 mi
Last recorded190,175 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 GKM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 190,175 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under car sill to floor (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Passenger front seatframe worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 185,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play worn (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

passenger front seatframe worn

Pass 5 Nov 2015 177,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 177,476 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 174,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 174,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 167,810 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 164,109 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 162,164 miles

harsh play in nearside front lower bal joint (border line)

offside rear shock absorber has slight restricted on movement

Fail 17 May 2007 162,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake pipe ferral's slightly corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

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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F321 GKM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F321 GKM, 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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F321 GKM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 February 1989.

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