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G559 PBW

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,593 mi
Last recorded138,593 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 PBW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 138,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

drag on both f/wheels

f/brake discs deteriated

f/suspension compliance bushes deteriated

fuel pipes damp at tank no visual leakage

n/s outer handbrake cable split

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre right on legal limit

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 3 Feb 2006 136,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot struts defective

f/brake discs fairly badly deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

minor ripple in n/s/f outer tyre wall

n/s outer handbrake cable split

o/s & n/s centre floor corroded by seat belt mounts

o/s/f flexible brake hose perished

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint leaking grease

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

oil leak

slight drag on both f/brakes

slight play in steering rack

windscreen lightly scratched

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Feb 2006 136,062 miles

wiper blades poor

windscreen lightly scratched

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot struts defective

f/brake discs fairly badly deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

minor ripple in n/s/f outer tyre wall

n/s outer handbrake cable split

o/s & n/s centre floor corroded by seat belt mounts

o/s/f flexible brake hose perished

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint leaking grease

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

oil leak

slight drag on both f/brakes

slight play in steering rack

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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G559 PBW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G559 PBW, 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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G559 PBW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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