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G661 EHG

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,187 mi
Last recorded76,187 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG661 EHG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 76,187 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 76,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,067 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

rear o\s back plate corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear bump stops missing

rear o\s back plate corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine both rear rebound rubbers missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 75,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine both rear rebound rubbers missing

Pass 19 May 2010 73,166 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 73,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

n\s\rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 May 2009 72,989 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 72,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 69,844 miles

slight oil leak on engine rear exhaust rusting will require rear disc pads at next service

Fail 10 Feb 2007 63,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 63,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 57,283 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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G661 EHG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol 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 G661 EHG, 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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G661 EHG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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