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G60 UBH

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

149,535 mi
Last recorded149,535 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG60 UBH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 149,535 miles

front pads getting low

major oil leak

play in n/s tower bushes

some movement in both front seats

Fail 6 May 2017 149,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads getting low

major oil leak

play in n/s tower bushes

some movement in both front seats

Fail 31 Mar 2017 149,535 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance ALL REAR LAMPS (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER BLADES (8.2.2)

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

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

front pads low

major oil leak

play in n/s tower bushes

some movement in both front seats

IN MY OPINION THIS VEHICLE IS IN A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND SHOULDN'T BE DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY

Pass 31 Mar 2016 146,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise on rotation

Offside Front brake pipe has some corrosion

Offside Front seat as some play

Offside Rear tyre perrished

some wiring poorly fitted

strong smell of fuel under bonnet and inside vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2016 146,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed under bonnet (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported speakers, amp/sub not secured in boot area (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported various cables, relays etc: insecure and fouling under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure by fuel tank (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter under bonnet (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel pipes insecure under bonnet (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail lower engine mounting not bolted up (6.1.D.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise on rotation

o/s/f brake pipe has somecorrosion

o/s/r tyre perished

strong smell of fuel under bonnet and inside vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2014 139,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Fail 14 Mar 2014 139,922 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,475 miles

Center rear seatbelt lap belt missing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 136,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brake fluid level low

Center rear seatbelt lap belt missing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 134,555 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2012 134,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2011 134,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear seats and seat belts removed at time off test.[missing!]

Fail 26 Feb 2011 134,247 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear seats and seat belts removed at time off test.[missing!]

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 133,065 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 132,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/a handbrake cable rubbing on wheel rim

Pass 21 Jun 2007 128,403 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 128,403 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G60 UBH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 G60 UBH, 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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G60 UBH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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