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G230 NGH

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,029 mi
Last recorded148,029 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 NGH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 148,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front suspension compliance bushes deteriating & slight movement

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight blue smoke emissions not excessive

Fail 7 Jul 2023 148,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension compliance bushes deteriating & slight movement

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight blue smoke emissions not excessive

Pass 13 Jul 2022 146,132 miles

Front flexible brake hoses perishing

O/s/r tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight movement in suspension compliance bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2021 143,723 miles

O/s/r tyre perishing

Front suspension compliance bushes worn

Fail 23 Jul 2021 143,720 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension compliance bushes worn

O/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2020 142,932 miles

Front suspension compliance bushes worn

N/s/f ball joint dust cover deteriating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight blue smoke emissions

Pass 30 May 2019 141,296 miles

Front suspension compliance bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight engine oil blue smoke

Fail 28 May 2019 141,294 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front suspension compliance bushes worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight engine oil blue smoke

Pass 11 May 2018 139,070 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension compliance bushes worn

Pass 12 May 2017 136,728 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s & n/s compliance bushes slight movement

Pass 12 May 2016 133,609 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension tca compliance bushes worn

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 130,825 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded & slight leak not excessive

n/s/f track control arm compliance bushes worn

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorbers slight fliud leak & slight reduced damping effect not excessive

Pass 13 May 2014 127,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust down pipe corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 124,628 miles

exhaust front system corroded & slight leak not excessive

Pass 11 May 2012 121,770 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 121,769 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 117,935 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

o/s/f & n/s/f rollbar/compliance bushes perished,worn & slight play not excessive

smell of petrol no leaks found

Fail 5 May 2010 114,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake pad warning wires broken

Pass 5 May 2010 114,200 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake pad warning wires broken

Pass 19 May 2009 109,457 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 109,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 104,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 98,698 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 98,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 93,116 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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G230 NGH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G230 NGH, 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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G230 NGH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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