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G308 VBK

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,382 mi
Last recorded164,382 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 VBK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 164,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 164,302 miles

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front to rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 163,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 163,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

odd size tyre front to rear

Fail 25 Jul 2019 163,389 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

odd size tyre front to rear

Fail 1 Apr 2019 163,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top strut nut insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

front to rear tyres different size

Pass 10 Jan 2018 162,278 miles

none std seat belts fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 162,278 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

none std seat belts fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 162,248 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete pedal not returning (3.3.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering system excessively rough and movement of rack between pinion and rack (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

front brake hoses clips missing but not chaffing

front tyres perished inside and outside

Pass 8 Jan 2011 154,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle heavily underguarded/undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2009 145,966 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 145,966 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 142,229 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack has slight play both sides.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 139,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 135,874 miles

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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G308 VBK is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G308 VBK, 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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G308 VBK is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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