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G524 PNC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

168,357 mi
Last recorded168,357 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 PNC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 168,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 167,989 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 167,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 167,370 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 165,742 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 163,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 160,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 157,426 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 154,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 152,142 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 149,350 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 146,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 143,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 139,861 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 136,173 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 132,335 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 128,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 123,870 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 119,141 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 119,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PNC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PNC, 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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G524 PNC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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