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G555 WJM

1989 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,295 mi
Last recorded136,295 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG555 WJM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 136,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 136,262 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle modified for rallying.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 135,542 miles

vehicle modified as a rally car.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 135,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 134,653 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 134,653 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 133,611 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 133,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 132,243 miles

vehicle is a rally car.

Fail 4 May 2013 131,383 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2013 131,383 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 131,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 128,699 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 128,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 127,876 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 127,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 122,591 miles

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 122,555 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 19 May 2007 115,320 miles

Front axle wheel bolts, may not be correct type or length

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 May 2007 115,320 miles

Front axle wheel bolts, may not be correct type or length

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear bump stops missing

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 WJM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G555 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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G555 WJM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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