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G55 NAV

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,296 mi
Last recorded193,296 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 NAV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 193,296 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 191,276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advisorys as previous test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 189,042 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 186,851 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 31 Aug 2011 186,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 14 Sep 2010 183,510 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 183,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 180,257 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 180,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 177,440 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 177,438 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 173,708 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 170,064 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing †front nearsidebrake binding

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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G55 NAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G55 NAV, 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 G55 NAV registered?

G55 NAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 September 1989.

Is G55 NAV safe to buy?

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