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G552 SGS

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,123 mi
Last recorded124,123 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG552 SGS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 124,123 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 124,123 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 119,516 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 119,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,561 miles

handbrake cablesnot fitted in the correct place but secure

over heating

slight play in the o/s rear bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,561 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake cablesnot fitted in the correct place but secure

over heating

slight play in the o/s rear bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 89,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,226 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 88,226 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,508 miles

Offside Rear Foot Brake Could Be Better

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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G552 SGS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G552 SGS, 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 G552 SGS registered?

G552 SGS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G552 SGS safe to buy?

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