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G554 WJM

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG554 WJM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2021 119,258 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Does not adjust to correct (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Zero reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 10% effective (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wiring to sump sensor rubbing on offside drive shaft.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2006 121,869 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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G554 WJM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G554 WJM, 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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G554 WJM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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