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G708 PNA

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,060 mi
Last recorded97,060 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 PNA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 97,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Central Rear seat belt locking device stiff to use but does work

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel difficult to rotate by hand

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing front and rear sections (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front seat belt locking device is stiff to use but does work

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear seat belt locking device is stiff to use but does work

Offside Rear wheel difficult to rotate by hand

Offside bonnet hinge broken

battery loose but not insecure

slight travel on brake pedal before brakes are applied

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,057 miles

General under-body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,966 miles

Battery not fully secure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General cleanliness of interia poor.

N/S/F Brake hose starting to perish and crack

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Brake hose starting to perish and crack.

O/S/F Window missing.

O/S/R Light lens cracked.

O/S/R Tyre badly perished and cracked.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Water in all footwells.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

incorrect cap fitted to coolant bottle

key broke in barrel

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

steering column universal joint slightly deteriorated

steering system slightly rough

unable to open boot

Fail 19 Nov 2013 96,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Ignition key stuck in barrel.

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

O/S/F Wing badly corroded.

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Unable to open boot.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,765 miles

coolant leak

fuel pipes badly corroded

n/s/f tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 95,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

fuel pipes badly corroded

n/s/f tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,610 miles

Both front tyre pressures low.

General condition of vehical is poor.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No coolant bottle cap.

O/S/F Headlamp slightly loose.

O/S/F Wing corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,175 miles

coolant light on

o/s/r light lens cracked

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 2 Nov 2010 95,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

surface corrosion to chassis

coolant light on

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,588 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 94,588 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,796 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

No coolant tank cap

O/S/F Brake hose close to tyre on full lock

O/S/F wing corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2008 93,796 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

No coolant tank cap

O/S/F Brake hose close to tyre on full lock

O/S/F wing corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 91,888 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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G708 PNA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G708 PNA, 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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G708 PNA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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