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G448 FTW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,244 mi
Last recorded137,244 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 FTW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 137,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 137,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 136,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 136,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 135,913 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 135,910 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,790 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 135,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively chafed brake hose chafed on inner wing,mounting broken (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 131,640 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s + n/s rearbrake discs condition

Fail 22 Dec 2011 131,639 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s + n/s rearbrake discs condition

Pass 21 Dec 2010 122,565 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2010 122,565 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 122,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 120,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 117,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 112,220 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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G448 FTW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G448 FTW, 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 G448 FTW registered?

G448 FTW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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