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G310 WKV

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG310 WKV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 79,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f indicator lens outer cover missing

Fail 31 Oct 2011 67,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f indicator lens outer cover missing

Fail 28 Oct 2011 66,611 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Knocking noise from N/S/F under car

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,333 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 60,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,648 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 49,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,027 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 45,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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G310 WKV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G310 WKV, 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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G310 WKV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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