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G447 WME

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,308 mi
Last recorded80,308 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 WME
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,308 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,291 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,178 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 75,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,035 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 73,032 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 72,251 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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G447 WME is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G447 WME, 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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G447 WME is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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