MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight blue smoke from exhaust
slight corrosion rear of vehicle
slight play in inner steering rack joints
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
offside and nearside rear drain holes completely corroded but not affecting structure
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G251 XEH 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 57.1%.
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 XEH, 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 G251 XEH registered?
G251 XEH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1989.
Is G251 XEH safe to buy?
The MOT history for G251 XEH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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