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G560 KGN

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,478 mi
Last recorded82,478 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG560 KGN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,478 miles

condition o/s/f outer c v boot

condition o/s/f shocker

lift n/s/f top suspension mounting

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jun 2013 77,862 miles

Both rear tyres perished and split.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S Track rod end dust cover deteriorated.

Spare tyre defective.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,382 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,382 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,115 miles

Centre exhaust mounting missing.

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,286 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 69,286 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 65,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 58,595 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 58,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 53,942 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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G560 KGN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G560 KGN, 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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G560 KGN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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