MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,729 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective ()
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lifting of the tread rubber (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front tyre cracking and perished
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front seat has slight movement at fixings
Offside Front indicator lense missing
Offside Front seat has slight movement at fixings
Nearside Front seat has slight movement at fixings
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front indicator lense missing
Offside Front seat has slight movement at fixings
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery unable to hold charge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/f seat back wont lift up
rear bump stops missing
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
n/s hand brake cable insecure
o/s/f seat back wont lift up
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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G689 KGN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 G689 KGN, 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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G689 KGN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1989.
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