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G124 VMM

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,166 mi
Last recorded128,166 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 VMM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 128,166 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 128,086 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Macpherson strut fractured Top mount has broken stud (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 125,389 miles

exhaust noisey no obvious leaks

slight play n/s/r axle torsion arm

Pass 8 Aug 2013 125,268 miles

2 front seats fitted with full harness belts . non standard seats fitted

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded where visible in areas of fuel tank

roll cage welded in place / no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted

Fail 17 May 2013 125,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside front underbody

no spare wheel

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

welded in roll cage fitted with full harness seat belts 2

Pass 3 May 2012 12,483 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 12,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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G124 VMM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G124 VMM, 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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G124 VMM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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