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G271 CFS

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,801 mi
Last recorded117,801 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 CFS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 117,801 miles

bad oil leak.

front suspension/shock absorbers/coil springs corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

n/s centre floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s headlight deteriorating.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

n/s/r handbrake cable corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

o/s+n/s/f lower wishbone/track control arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s/r radius arm bearing.

play in steering rack/system.

rear axle/radius arm joints corroding.

rear suspension/floor pans corroding.

slight stiffness in n/s/f top mcpherson strut bearing.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 117,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bad oil leak.

front suspension/shock absorbers/coil springs corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

n/s centre floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s headlight deteriorating.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

n/s/r handbrake cable corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

o/s+n/s/f lower wishbone/track control arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s/r radius arm bearing.

play in steering rack/system.

rear axle/radius arm joints corroding.

rear suspension/floor pans corroding.

roughness in steering system.

slight stiffness in n/s/f top mcpherson strut bearing.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 112,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside hand brake outer cable collapsing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 111,567 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 111,567 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 110,402 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 110,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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G271 CFS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc 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 G271 CFS, 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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G271 CFS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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