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G423 BBC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,656 mi
Last recorded160,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG423 BBC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 160,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 160,231 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 160,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 158,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 158,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 158,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 156,730 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly torn

steering rack has very slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2009 155,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 154,738 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 154,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 151,265 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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G423 BBC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G423 BBC, 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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G423 BBC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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