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G397 PUD

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,595 mi
Last recorded141,595 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 PUD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 141,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 141,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 141,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 140,343 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 140,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,276 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 138,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Centre Front oil leak from engine

Centre Front steering rack has slight play within it

Nearside Rear slight exhaust leak from exhaust back box clamp

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 137,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 134,993 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 129,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 127,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise vehicle has been standing for a period of time

offside rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2008 127,173 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise vehicle has been standing for a period of time

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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G397 PUD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G397 PUD, 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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G397 PUD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 December 1989.

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