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G111 GEW

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,514 mi
Last recorded103,514 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 GEW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 103,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front dic's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 May 2024 103,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front dic's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2023 103,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,803 miles

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable Steering column coupling slightly seized. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 102,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable Steering column coupling slightly seized. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,465 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2018 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn pin to hub loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,654 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened seized solid no suspension travel (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 101,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 101,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery slightly loose within housing

offside and nearside front lower seat rails have slight play/movement

Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,540 miles

both rear bump stops missing

n/s/r sill corroding

n/s/r wheel has very slight bind

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheels have very slight bind

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot has minor seapage of grease

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r sill section corroding

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot perishing

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,591 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

early signs of corrosion on nearside rear sill/lower wheelarch

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 19 Nov 2010 92,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion/wear

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split and leaking grease

offside and nearside front seat lower rails worn

slight grease seepage from nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion/wear

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split and leaking grease

offside and nearside front seat lower rails worn

slight grease seepage from nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,168 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on tread

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 11 Nov 2009 91,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on tread

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,116 miles

rear seat lower cushion missing

slight wear in both front seat lower slide rails

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front bumper mounted fog lamps deteriorating

nearside front headlamp glass cracked (not affecting light outout/beam image)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter clip insecure

offside front headlamp inner reflector showing early signs of deterioration (pattern still ok)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 88,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front bumper mounted fog lamps deteriorating

nearside front headlamp glass cracked (not affecting light outout/beam image)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter clip insecure

offside front headlamp inner reflector showing early signs of deterioration (pattern still ok)

rear seat lower cushion missing

slight wear in both front seat lower slide rails

Pass 12 Oct 2007 86,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front and both rear flexible hose metal ends showing early signs of corrosion

both rear tyres very slightly out of shape

fuel filler cap lock loose

nearside front headlamp glass cracked(not affecting beam or pattern)

offside and nearside front fog lamp reflectors corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 85,078 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber cover split

nearside front headlamp glass cracked(pattern ok)

offside front brake pad sensor wire touching wheel

offside front lower wheelarch panel loose

rear seat lower base missing

slight movement in offside front seat lower adjustment rails

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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G111 GEW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G111 GEW, 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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G111 GEW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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