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G655 APK

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,832 mi
Last recorded156,832 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG655 APK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 156,832 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 156,832 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 156,832 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 156,551 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 156,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 155,613 miles

n/s/r footbrake only just met required brake performance

Pass 30 Apr 2018 154,756 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 154,748 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 154,039 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 154,031 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 153,762 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 153,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 151,439 miles

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 151,434 miles

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 150,324 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 150,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 149,296 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 149,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 143,549 miles

Both rear discs slightly rusty

o/s/f tyre perished on wall

Pass 10 May 2007 138,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 136,607 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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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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