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G341 BCV

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,044 mi
Last recorded72,044 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG341 BCV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 71,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,812 miles

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 31 May 2018 64,802 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,052 miles

slight corrosoin to brake pipes

slight corrosoin underside

tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,111 miles

Rear axle suspension brake pipes and hoses heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,108 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear axle suspension brake pipes and hoses heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,388 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

n/s front wiper blade started to split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,172 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,662 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 52,662 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,014 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

parts of brake pipes under vehicle heavily greased.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,338 miles

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

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

engine idle speed alittle high

o/s windscreen wiper blade started to split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,550 miles

Oil leak

o/s front seat back movement

Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,529 miles

brake pipes at rear of vehicle heavily greased

brake reaction bush's weakened

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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G341 BCV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G341 BCV, 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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G341 BCV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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