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G532 MEC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,732 mi
Last recorded136,732 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG532 MEC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 136,732 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 134,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs in very poor condition

offside front brake flexi hose requires new

Pass 11 Aug 2014 132,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 130,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery needs to be more secure

Pass 15 Aug 2012 129,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 126,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 124,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 123,326 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 121,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 119,479 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 119,475 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 117,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 114,755 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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G532 MEC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G532 MEC, 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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G532 MEC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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