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G239 XLF

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,280 mi
Last recorded125,280 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 XLF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,280 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 125,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring modified and seriously weakened rubbing off wheel arch (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired spring rubbing off wheel arch (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring inappropriately repaired rubbing off wheel arch (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring modified and seriously weakened rubbing off wheel arch (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing off gear box (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing off gear box (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2014 125,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

racing seats fitted non adjustable

Fail 11 May 2012 120,056 miles

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

front tyres scrubbed in edges

Pass 11 May 2012 120,056 miles

front tyres scrubbed in edges

Pass 19 May 2011 119,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,119 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 87,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 86,801 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 86,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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G239 XLF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G239 XLF, 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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G239 XLF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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