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G539 SYW

1991 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,550 mi
Last recorded80,550 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 SYW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 80,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 @ 2.40mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 @ 2.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 79,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,671 miles

1 rear seat not fitted with seatbelt

steering stiff

Fail 7 May 2015 75,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 rear seat not fitted with seatbelt

Pass 9 May 2014 69,826 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 69,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 63,904 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear seatbelt missing

Fail 9 May 2013 63,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear seatbelt missing

Pass 11 May 2012 57,820 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 57,810 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 51,557 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 51,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 49,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,638 miles

coolent leak , top hose to radiator area....

hand brake cables close to inner wheel rims....

rear brake discs corroding....

spare wheel missing....

Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolent leak , top hose to radiator area....

hand brake cables close to inner wheel rims....

rear brake discs corroding....

spare wheel missing....

Fail 29 Sep 2007 48,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Both front brake hoses not fixed to strut, able to chaff, advise fix in similar maner as factory.

Pass 15 May 2006 47,431 miles

Due to the roll cage fitted the drivers seat is slightly to high and should be lowered to enable a fuller view of the road

Fail 13 Apr 2006 47,427 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

handbrake sticking on/ff when operated

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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G539 SYW is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,600 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 G539 SYW, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G539 SYW is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 November 1991.

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