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G232 GYG

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,033 mi
Last recorded142,033 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 GYG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 142,033 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 140,394 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat has slack in its mechanism but appears secure.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 138,769 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s parking brake cable casing corroded and split

rear susppension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 135,972 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 23 Apr 2012 135,972 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 135,307 miles

N/S/R Brake Back Plate corroded

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

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

O/S/R Brake Back Plate corroded

Spare tyre below minimum legal requirement for use on road.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 135,282 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Brake Back Plate corroded

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

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

O/S/R Brake Back Plate corroded

Spare tyre below minimum legal requirement for use on road.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 134,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 131,327 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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G232 GYG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G232 GYG, 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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G232 GYG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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