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G527 BSX

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,843 mi
Last recorded94,843 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 BSX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

nsf light cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,734 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack in front bumper

Pass 4 Oct 2008 84,129 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 84,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE.

Fail 12 Jul 2008 84,127 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 82,122 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 82,122 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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G527 BSX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G527 BSX, 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 G527 BSX registered?

G527 BSX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G527 BSX safe to buy?

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