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G574 PTA

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,101 mi
Last recorded143,101 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG574 PTA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2008 143,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 134,237 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch insecure

n/s seat belt stalk button return spring weak

n/s steering rack knuckle play

o/s rear foot brake RBT variable reading

o/s/f valance corroded & holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jun 2007 134,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch insecure

n/s seat belt stalk button return spring weak

n/s steering rack knuckle play

o/s rear foot brake RBT variable reading

o/s/f valance corroded & holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Nov 2006 129,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 124,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 124,467 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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G574 PTA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G574 PTA, 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 G574 PTA registered?

G574 PTA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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