MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake eff low and slightly out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
n/s/r footbrake only just met required brake performance
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded various rear above petrol tank both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped on test (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% pulling toward nearside possibly due to different hoses fitted either side (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1n)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
one passenger seat fitted at time of test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
one passenger seat fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode
exhaust has gas leaks
windscreen has damage in zone b
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Both rear discs slightly rusty
o/s/f tyre perished on wall
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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G655 APK is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 G655 APK, 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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G655 APK is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1989.
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