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G418 PGX

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG418 PGX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 81,597 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front wing damaged

Oil leak

nearside headlamp condensation on inner lens beam not efective inensity reduced.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,590 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front wing damaged

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Water condensation in nearside headlamp- to be retested when headlamp is working again

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Offside front door and wing damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 81,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Offside front door and wing damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,353 miles

brake pipes near and offside rear around fuel tank corroded.unable to fully access the condition of pipes behind fuel tank.

front exhaust pipe at bracket holed.

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread scuffed on outer wall.

offside cv gaiter cracked.

rear boot lid not fully shuting (is secure)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 80,353 miles

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

brake pipes near and offside rear around fuel tank corroded.unable to fully access the condition of pipes behind fuel tank.

front exhaust pipe at bracket holed.

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread scuffed on outer wall.

offside cv gaiter cracked.

rear boot lid not fully shuting (is secure)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 78,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,691 miles

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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G418 PGX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G418 PGX, 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 G418 PGX registered?

G418 PGX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 October 1989.

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