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G179 OUF

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,996 mi
Last recorded86,996 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 OUF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,996 miles

Front and rear bumpers loose but not insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear bumpers loose but not insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,012 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 81,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2010 81,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet attachment partially broken but considered safe

Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 74,742 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2006 72,441 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 72,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G179 OUF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G179 OUF, 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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What year was G179 OUF registered?

G179 OUF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G179 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G179 OUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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