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G205 APR

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,030 mi
Last recorded11,030 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 APR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 11,030 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 106,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 17 Jul 2010 92,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 92,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,803 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,216 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,787 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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G205 APR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G205 APR, 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 G205 APR registered?

G205 APR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G205 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G205 APR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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