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G43 VEU

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,763 mi
Last recorded63,763 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 VEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEASRSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

oil around under-side of engine/gearbox no leaks detected

under-side of vehicle is slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 63,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEASRSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

oil around under-side of engine/gearbox no leaks detected

under-side of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,575 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 61,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,958 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,588 miles

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

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

O/S wiper blade split

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

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S wiper blade split

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

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,195 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,728 miles

Oil leak

cuts outer wall n/s/r

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,067 miles

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,060 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,016 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 30,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,791 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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G43 VEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G43 VEU, 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 G43 VEU registered?

G43 VEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G43 VEU safe to buy?

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