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G378 EJX

1989 Peugeot 205

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,694 mi
Last recorded106,694 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 EJX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 106,694 miles

n/s/f flexi hose perishing

o/s/f chassis rail corroding

outer sills corroding

slight exhaust blow from manifold

n/s/f chassis rail corroding

all front suspension copmonents corroding

chips and scratches to screen

front number plate

slight play in n/s side of steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2007 106,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONEMENTS CORRODING

CHIPS & SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

N/S OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLE SPLIT

N/S/F CHASSIS RAIL CORRODING

N/S/F FLEXI HOSE PERISHING

O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL CORRODING

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM MANIFOLD AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Mar 2006 105,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 105,569 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around brake servo not to excess may be from spilt fluid ??

fog light tell tale intermittant not always working

front no.plate condition poor cracked almost to excess

n/s/f brake flex hose perished almost to excess

n/s/f seatbelt catch not securing without assistance

n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s/f chassis corroded almost to excess around bottom hose bracket

Fail 22 Oct 2005 105,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G378 EJX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G378 EJX, 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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G378 EJX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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