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G480 CPA

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,685 mi
Last recorded98,685 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 CPA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 91,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,821 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 79,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 163,475 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 163,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 158,659 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 158,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 152,225 miles

front and rear no plates small but not illegal

Pass 6 Apr 2006 150,184 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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G480 CPA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G480 CPA, 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 G480 CPA registered?

G480 CPA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is G480 CPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G480 CPA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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