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G594 PTA

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,003 mi
Last recorded198,003 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG594 PTA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 198,003 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 198,003 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake pipes

front number plate

Fail 29 Mar 2010 198,003 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 198,003 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 191,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 187,257 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wiper rubbers poor

Fail 12 Mar 2008 187,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wiper rubbers poor

Pass 15 Mar 2007 183,784 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 14 Mar 2007 183,784 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 180,243 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake back plate,s deteriorated rust

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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G594 PTA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G594 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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G594 PTA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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