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G524 LFL

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,146 mi
Last recorded172,146 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 LFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 172,146 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 172,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 169,432 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 164,398 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 158,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 156,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 152,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 145,414 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 141,432 miles

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

Near side steering arm slight play.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 139,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 138,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 135,693 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 126,104 miles

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

slight noise nearside rear wheelbearing.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 116,204 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 116,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G524 LFL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G524 LFL, 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 G524 LFL registered?

G524 LFL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G524 LFL safe to buy?

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