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G387 XST

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

183,438 mi
Last recorded183,438 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG387 XST
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 183,438 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 183,438 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 183,421 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 167,799 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 167,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat loose

fuel pipe rusty

hole in off side floor

near side front brake hose slightly cracked

sump rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2007 158,580 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 158,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 157,148 miles

Advisories 005,006,and 007 from 19th still apply.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 157,142 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre had no air, was rubbing on bodywork.

Nearside wiper is split.

One front to rear fuel pipe is excessively corroded.

Rear brake pads are well worn.

Rear ex silencer outer skin is corroded through.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 153,109 miles

Advises 005 and 007 from 13 Sept still apply.

Offside rear service brake working slower than nearside.

Steering rack action becoming lumpy, indicating stiffness in column universal joint.

Fail 13 Sep 2005 153,072 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Both front brake hoses have slight perishing.

Nearside front suspension arm balljoint has slight wear/play.

Nearside rear wheel camber not as per spec [tyre wear ?]

Slight corrosion offside front innerwing front of strut top.

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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G387 XST is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G387 XST, 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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What year was G387 XST registered?

G387 XST is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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