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G247 VPO

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,268 mi
Last recorded16,268 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG247 VPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 16,268 miles

Headlights steamed up

Fail 9 May 2023 16,268 miles

Headlights steamed up

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 16,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 14,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brakes binding slightly

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2015 13,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 13,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2014 13,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front and rear brakes binding slightly

Oil leak

Tyres perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,782 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Nov 2011 12,780 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2010 12,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Nearside front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2008 12,048 miles

Both nearside brakes binding slightly

Front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,836 miles

All four tyres starting to perish.

Nearside front and rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 11,577 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 11,056 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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G247 VPO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G247 VPO, 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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G247 VPO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 November 1989.

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