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182,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
n/s front wheel stud missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp insecure both front headlamps loose + o/s beam pattern affected by dull headlamp (buff) (4.1.1 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight bind on o/s/r wheel
slight corrosion on o/s/r outer sill
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
all four flexi brake hoses starting to perish
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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G489 PUD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 G489 PUD, 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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G489 PUD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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