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G257 WCD

1989 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,913 mi
Last recorded70,913 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 WCD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,913 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

front brake flexis perishing

nearside front shock is wet

offside outer handbrake cable cracked

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in nearside track rod end strong advise

rear brake flexis perishing

slight exhaust blow from front joint

slight play offside steering rack

various oil leaks

Fail 25 Jun 2005 67,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G257 WCD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G257 WCD, 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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G257 WCD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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