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G489 HDW

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,786 mi
Last recorded177,786 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 HDW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 177,786 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,408 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight rougthness in steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2005 17,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side front near side rear and off side rear tyres perished to excess

Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,376 miles

near side front near side rear and off side rear tyres perished to excess

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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G489 HDW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G489 HDW, 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 G489 HDW registered?

G489 HDW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 December 1989.

Is G489 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G489 HDW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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