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G212 WMF

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,894 mi
Last recorded139,894 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG212 WMF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 139,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 138,104 miles

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

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded

vehicle identification number on bulkhead panel looks like it has been covered up

vehicle has 6 point roll cage fitted but is not fixed securely to floor at front and centre points

Fail 24 Oct 2011 138,104 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded

vehicle identification number on bulkhead panel looks like it has been covered up

vehicle has 6 point roll cage fitted but is not fixed securely to floor at front and centre points

Pass 25 Jun 2010 136,326 miles

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

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has no rear seats or seat belts

Fail 24 Jun 2010 136,326 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has no rear seats or seat belts

Pass 18 Jun 2009 132,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 131,216 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 130,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 123,438 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 123,261 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 116,931 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 116,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G212 WMF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G212 WMF, 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 G212 WMF registered?

G212 WMF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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