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G483 EDA

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,342 mi
Last recorded157,342 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG483 EDA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 157,342 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 157,228 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 148,858 miles

MAJOR GEARBOX OIL LEAK, O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE, O/S/F TRACKROD GAITER SPLIT.

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 148,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

MAJOR GEARBOX OIL LEAK, O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE, O/S/F TRACKROD GAITER SPLIT.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 140,274 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 140,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 132,236 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 132,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 20 Jun 2008 128,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 128,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 126,509 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 125,059 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2005 123,321 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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G483 EDA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G483 EDA, 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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G483 EDA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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