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G153 JWE

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,849 mi
Last recorded119,849 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 JWE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 119,843 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Bonnet hinge broken

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 119,825 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,204 miles

Front discs pitted and corroding

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear tyre valve starting to split

front tyres close to marker bars

slight corrosion to n/s/r sill

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,612 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 114,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,103 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 108,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,534 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 8,770 miles

both front cv boots splitting

front discs corroding

front number plate cracked

o/s/f headlamp condensed up

oil leak on engine

steering rack boots cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2015 87,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front cv boots splitting

front discs corroding

front number plate cracked

o/s/f headlamp condensed up

oil leak on engine

steering rack boots cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,636 miles

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

cracking to o/s/r tyre and worn to 3mm

front number plate damaged

front shock absorbers weeping

incorrect bolt fitted to n/s/f bottom balljoint

n/s/f shock absorber boot split

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f outer cv boot splitting

play in driver door hinges

rear suspension stiff

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,209 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

exhaust back box deteriorating

front brake discs corroded

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front tyres close to limit & nail in o/s/f tyre

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator not connected

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f c.v. boot cracking

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jan 2013 70,200 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s headlamp

exhaust back box deteriorating

front brake discs corroded

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front tyres close to limit & nail in o/s/f tyre

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator not connected

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f c.v. boot cracking

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,097 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 55,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,022 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 49,718 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insercure

engine burning oil

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

offside hanbrake cable outer case cracking

offside headlamp water ingress

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,718 miles

battery insercure

engine burning oil

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

offside hanbrake cable outer case cracking

offside headlamp water ingress

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,052 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 49,052 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,197 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 47,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 47,370 miles

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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G153 JWE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G153 JWE, 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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G153 JWE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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