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G717 LHA

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,799 mi
Last recorded119,799 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 LHA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,799 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 118,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 117,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust manifold too close to radiator

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Only 2 seats fitted at the time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2012 117,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust manifold too close to radiator

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Only 2 seats fitted at the time of test

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,025 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 90,024 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 89,918 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 89,918 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/front wheel touching rad hose pipe

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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G717 LHA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G717 LHA, 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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What year was G717 LHA registered?

G717 LHA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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