MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
front number plate damage
headlamp poor pattern
offside rear wheel rim slight damage
poor spray on washer jets
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers seat runners slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play o/side rack,s/play in n/s rear trailing arm bearings,clean and grease o/side front to rear brake pipe
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G542 EKV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Orange with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 G542 EKV, 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 G542 EKV registered?
G542 EKV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1989.
Is G542 EKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G542 EKV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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