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G344 PTT

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

223,854 mi
Last recorded223,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 PTT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 223,854 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 223,854 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 299,462 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 259,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 221,840 miles

engine oil leak

horn quiet

offside top strutt housing rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2011 221,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 220,580 miles

engine oil leak

front suspension bushes worn

Fail 21 Jul 2010 220,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 18 Apr 2009 218,912 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 218,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2008 217,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside inner flitch panel corroded

play in nearside front drive shaft

Pass 18 Jan 2008 217,039 miles

Oil leak

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside inner flitch panel corroded

play in nearside front drive shaft

Pass 29 Jan 2007 214,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear suspension hard

Pass 30 Jan 2006 211,665 miles

front exhaust joint slight blow

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rack boot perishing

rear axle bearings sqweeking on axle beam

Fail 26 Jan 2006 211,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre close to limit

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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G344 PTT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G344 PTT, 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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G344 PTT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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