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G251 OMY

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

165,552 mi
Last recorded165,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 OMY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 165,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 165,549 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 159,109 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 159,109 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear door not opening

slight play in nearside of steering nrack

Pass 20 Jul 2006 154,927 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat botom Missing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 154,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Seat botom missing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 154,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear seat bootm missing

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G251 OMY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G251 OMY, 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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G251 OMY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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