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G555 DWP

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,891 mi
Last recorded94,891 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG555 DWP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2006 94,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear bump stops missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

remaining brake pipes corroded-difficult to asses due to extra coating applied

Pass 13 Oct 2005 88,870 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 88,870 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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G555 DWP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G555 DWP, 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 G555 DWP registered?

G555 DWP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G555 DWP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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