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G195 FFR

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,109 mi
Last recorded191,109 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 FFR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 191,109 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 197,496 miles

Battery insecure

accident damage offside rear

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust

slight fluffing offside rear seatbelt

slight play nearside steering rack

slight rough action nearside steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2008 197,496 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

accident damage offside rear

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust

slight fluffing offside rear seatbelt

slight play nearside steering rack

slight rough action nearside steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 188,431 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front number plate damaged.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 188,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT FRAYED

WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 12 Dec 2006 182,616 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 182,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear shockabsorber misting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn

rear exhaust becoming corroded

spare wheel loose

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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G195 FFR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel 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 G195 FFR, 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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G195 FFR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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