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G444 ACV

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,861 mi
Last recorded113,861 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG444 ACV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 113,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 112,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 111,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,427 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,374 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 108,374 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,611 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,600 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,477 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,473 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,878 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 81,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,377 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 75,377 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,506 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 70,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2005
Fail 22 Jul 2005 66,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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G444 ACV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 G444 ACV, 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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G444 ACV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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