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G214 KYC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

275,000 mi
Last recorded275,000 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG214 KYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 275,000 miles

offside mirror damaged slightly

rear brakes reading slightly low

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Aug 2012 274,993 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside mirror damaged slightly

rear brakes reading slightly low

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Aug 2011 263,005 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside inner cv boot split

Oil leak

both rear tyres on legal limit

offside door mirror slightly damaged but not greatly affecting rear view

offside outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2011 262,998 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres on legal limit

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside inner cv boot split

offside door mirror slightly damaged but not greatly affecting rear view

offside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

offside outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2010 252,727 miles

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2010 252,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2009 241,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearsdie inner cv gaiter split

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged slightly

rear brakes reading slightly low

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 24 Aug 2009 241,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

nearsdie inner cv gaiter split

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged slightly

rear brakes reading slightly low

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 19 Aug 2008 229,947 miles

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

Oil leak

brakes squeek

front pads appear low

front subframe corroded

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 19 Aug 2008 229,947 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

brakes squeek

front pads appear low

front subframe corroded

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 221,056 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 221,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 212,279 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 212,279 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 197,944 miles

front pads appear low

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 15 Aug 2005 197,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front pads appear low

o/s/f shock absorber damp

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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G214 KYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G214 KYC, 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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G214 KYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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