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G539 UEU

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,170 mi
Last recorded115,170 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 UEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 115,170 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 115,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 113,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 108,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 108,568 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

off side head lamp glass insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2006 103,494 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 103,486 miles

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

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 101,675 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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G539 UEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G539 UEU, 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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G539 UEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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