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G429 BAF

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,927 mi
Last recorded150,927 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 BAF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 150,927 miles

corrosion to rear discs

exhaust back box corroding + mounting rubbers perishing

n/s/f ball joint rubber split

o/s headlight beam pattern poor

perishing to front brake hoses

surface corrosion to n/s/r front to rear brake pipe

Fail 7 Oct 2009 150,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

corrosion to rear discs

exhaust back box corroding + mounting rubbers perishing

n/s/f ball joint rubber split

o/s headlight beam pattern poor

perishing to front brake hoses

surface corrosion to n/s/r front to rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Mar 2009 159,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 156,292 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 156,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 143,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 143,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 141,658 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 141,653 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G429 BAF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G429 BAF, 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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G429 BAF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 November 1989.

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