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G687 VKR

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,444 mi
Last recorded76,444 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 VKR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,444 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front outer anti roll bar bushes perished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake imbalance 23% and loww efforts

interior mirror missing

ns handbrake cable in poor condition

nsr mudflap loose

os inner cv boot split

os outer cv boot leaking grease

play in ns track rod end

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Mar 2009 76,350 miles

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front outer anti roll bar bushes perished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake imbalance 23% and loww efforts

interior mirror missing

ns handbrake cable in poor condition

nsr mudflap loose

os inner cv boot split

os outer cv boot leaking grease

play in ns track rod end

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,412 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both wipers detiorating

brake pad sensor wires broken

brake servo corroded

interior mirror missing

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre perishing inner and outer sidewall

offside front cv gatior weeping

offside front light lens in poor condition

offside inner cv boot split

offside rear mud flap slightly loose

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 14 Jan 2008 73,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both wipers detiorating

brake pad sensor wires broken

brake servo corroded

interior mirror missing

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre perishing inner and outer sidewall

offside front cv gatior weeping

offside front light lens in poor condition

offside inner cv boot split

offside rear mud flap slightly loose

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,821 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 69,819 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 65,232 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 65,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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G687 VKR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G687 VKR, 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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G687 VKR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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