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G135 ETX

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,460 mi
Last recorded105,460 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 ETX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 105,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 105,460 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 105,438 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Drive shaft securing bolt loose both bolts to offside inner driveshaft bearing block missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested engine running too rich (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine mounting excessively loose lower stabiliser rear mounting bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe leaking by pipe mounting clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2014 97,123 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 94,251 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,160 miles

Battery insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,160 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,835 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 3 Mar 2009 86,835 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2008 76,670 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2008 76,670 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,237 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 68,237 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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G135 ETX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G135 ETX, 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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G135 ETX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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