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G440 ESM

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG440 ESM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,598 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r bumper loose

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,583 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front hub carrier loose on the macpherson strut

rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,932 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,954 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,396 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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G440 ESM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G440 ESM, 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 G440 ESM registered?

G440 ESM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 September 1989.

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