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G660 UKX

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,164 mi
Last recorded91,164 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG660 UKX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 91,164 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking from fill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking pipe going into tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion osf inner wing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to osf inner sill

Coolant leak under o/s/f wing, metal pipe ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,144 miles

Central Front Coolant leak metal pipe on inner wing ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 91,045 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 91,039 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 90,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 90,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 89,963 miles

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

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 9 May 2013 89,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 84,777 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 84,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 84,754 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front number plate cracked put still can be read

off side rear tyre perishing but not exposing cords

Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 82,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G660 UKX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G660 UKX, 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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G660 UKX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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