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G47 SRP

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,679 mi
Last recorded59,679 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 SRP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,679 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 59,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,495 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 55,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,628 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,790 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,790 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,437 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,749 miles

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

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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G47 SRP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G47 SRP, 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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G47 SRP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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