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G249 WKL

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,910 mi
Last recorded113,910 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 WKL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,910 miles

Offside bonnet hinge half broken off

corrosion started to offside and nearside front inner wing

harshness to offside front wheel bearing

lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 27 Feb 2024 113,909 miles

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

corrosion to offside and nearside front brake pipes

harshness to to offside front wheel bearing area

play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,426 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,088 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 112,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 111,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 104,626 miles

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

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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G249 WKL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G249 WKL, 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 G249 WKL registered?

G249 WKL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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