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G642 OEC

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,967 mi
Last recorded47,967 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG642 OEC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 47,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,981 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,708 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,386 miles

Centre exhaust mount rubber split and insecure

Rear exhaust mount rubbers splitting

offside front and nearside rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

oil sump pan corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 41,386 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mount rubber split and insecure

Rear exhaust mount rubbers splitting

offside front and nearside rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,067 miles

exhaust mount rubbers split - temporary repair

offside front coolant pipe corroded

oil sump pan corroded

powersteering noisy in operation

Fail 11 Jul 2015 39,057 miles

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

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust mount rubbers split - temporary repair

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces badly corroded

offside front coolant pipe corroded

oil sump pan corroded

powersteering noisy in operation

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,831 miles

coolant pipe corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside and offside rear tyrewalls perishing and splitting - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake catching slightly

powersteering noisy in operation

rear and centre exhaust silencer mount rubbers split and insecure - temporary repair - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mount rubber perishing

front brake discs badly corroded

low pressure in spare tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

sump pan corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,498 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mount rubber perishing

front brake discs badly corroded

low pressure in spare tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

sump pan corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,773 miles

hazard awitch sticking in operation

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

unable to check brake pads

Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,773 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

hazard awitch sticking in operation

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside rear brake binding - STRONG ADVICE

unable to check brake pads

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,111 miles

exhaust centre silencer seam split - minor blow

low pressure in spare tyre

nearside and offside front wipers split

powersteering noisy and slightly stiff in operation

Fail 28 Sep 2011 32,111 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre silencer seam split - minor blow

low pressure in spare tyre

nearside and offside front wipers split

powersteering noisy and slightly stiff in operation

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,350 miles

hazard switch sticky on selection (on/off)

minor exhaust blow from centre silencer

Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hazard switch sticky on selection (on/off)

low air pressure in spare tyre

minor exhaust blow from centre silencer

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,399 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 20,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,868 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 18,868 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,606 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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G642 OEC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G642 OEC, 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 G642 OEC registered?

G642 OEC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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