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G208 CPA

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,669 mi
Last recorded167,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 CPA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2009 167,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 156,229 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 156,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 138,885 miles

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

offside front rack end slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2006 123,315 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 123,315 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 119,179 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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G208 CPA 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 G208 CPA, 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 G208 CPA registered?

G208 CPA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1989.

Is G208 CPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G208 CPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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