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G22 BFX

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

152,745 mi
Last recorded152,745 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 BFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 152,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 152,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 151,331 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 151,292 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

after market alloys fitted & suspension lowered

oil leaks

Fail 8 Sep 2008 151,274 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 151,178 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 151,124 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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G22 BFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G22 BFX, 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 G22 BFX registered?

G22 BFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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