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G693 KGN

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,697 mi
Last recorded161,697 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG693 KGN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 161,697 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 161,477 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 160,591 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 160,591 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 154,496 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 154,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 147,826 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 147,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 139,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 139,322 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 132,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2011 132,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2009 135,867 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 135,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 128,674 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 128,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2007 115,634 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 115,634 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 115,591 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 112,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 112,600 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G693 KGN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G693 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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G693 KGN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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