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G525 CPF

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,759 mi
Last recorded154,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 CPF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 154,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 150,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 145,515 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 136,581 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 130,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 127,822 miles

Corrosion starting on nearside front to rear metal brake pipe

Nearside front brake disc pad thickness warning light wire is broken.

Nearside rear brake flexible hose is starting to deteriorate.

Offside front suspension bottom ball joint dust gaiter is deteriorating.

Slight insecurity in offside rear foglight mounting.

Slight leaksge of grease from offside driveshaft inner CVJ gaiter, which is deteriorating.

Some movement in offside front anti-roll bar/track control arm mounting bush.

Fail 10 May 2013 124,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Corrosion starting on nearside front to rear metal brake pipe

Nearside front brake disc pad thickness warning light wire is broken.

Nearside rear brake flexible hose is starting to deteriorate.

Offside front suspension bottom ball joint dust gaiter is deteriorating.

Slight insecurity in offside rear foglight mounting.

Slight leaksge of grease from offside driveshaft inner CVJ gaiter, which is deteriorating.

Some movement in offside front anti-roll bar/track control arm mounting bush.

Pass 29 May 2012 120,791 miles

Corrosion starting on nearside front to rear metal braake pipe

Nearside rear flexible brake hose is deteriorating.

Offside front suspension bottom ball joint dust cover is deteriorating.

Offside headlamp reflector is deteriorating, reducing light output.

Slight leakage of oil from offside driveshaft inner gaiter.

Some corrosion on nearside rear outer body sill/door shut panel.

Some insecurity in offside rear foglight mounting.

Fail 29 May 2012 120,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Corrosion starting on nearside front to rear metal braake pipe

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

Nearside rear flexible brake hose is deteriorating.

Offside front suspension bottom ball joint dust cover is deteriorating.

Offside headlamp reflector is deteriorating, reducing light output.

Slight leakage of oil from offside driveshaft inner gaiter.

Some corrosion on nearside rear outer body sill/door shut panel.

Some insecurity in offside rear foglight mounting.

Pass 25 May 2011 115,068 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion on rear section of front to rear metal brake pipe

corrosion starting in nearside outer bodysill/door shut panel

offside headlamp reflector is deteriorated slightly affecting light output and pattern

slight weeping of grease from offside driveshaft inner gaiter

Pass 13 May 2010 109,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 106,620 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 106,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 101,520 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 99,363 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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G525 CPF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G525 CPF, 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 G525 CPF registered?

G525 CPF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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