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G571 SYW

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,176 mi
Last recorded132,176 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG571 SYW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 132,176 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front seat mounts have lots of movement.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 132,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front seat mounts have lots of movement.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 130,688 miles

front seat mounts have lots of movement.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 130,683 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front seat mounts have lots of movement.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 128,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side steering rack ..slight play

off side rear brake back plate corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 128,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side steering rack ..slight play

off side rear brake back plate corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 123,866 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre getting low and perishing

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2008 120,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre getting low and perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 118,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low outer edge and perishing

slight play n/s rack arm

Fail 6 Dec 2007 118,520 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low outer edge and perishing

slight play n/s rack arm

Pass 8 Dec 2006 115,346 miles

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

both rear brake backplates corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2006 115,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

both rear brake backplates corroding

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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G571 SYW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G571 SYW, 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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G571 SYW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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