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G440 SFC

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG440 SFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 98,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 98,200 miles

various oil leaks

slight bind at nsr wheel

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust system rusty

nsf tyre perished due to age

Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system rusty

nsf tyre perished due to age

slight bind at nsr wheel

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,986 miles

Advise front brake discs rusted /pitted on inner faces

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,586 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre cracked & perished

Advise o/s handbrake cable starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,384 miles

Advise o/s/r handbrake cable starting to deteriorate

Advise slight bind at o/s/r wheel

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,123 miles

n/s/f disc rusted on inner face

slight bind at o/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,839 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,880 miles

oil over engine

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,414 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,826 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 82,826 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,712 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged

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

Slighty split off side hand brake cable off side

Fail 23 Aug 2006 80,712 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slighty split off side hand brake cable off side

Pass 23 Aug 2005 78,711 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 SFC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SFC, 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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G440 SFC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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