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G725 PNF

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,691 mi
Last recorded93,691 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 PNF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,691 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,592 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 93,585 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,180 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 93,180 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,464 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight bind on n/s/r. wheel when jacked-up.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 91,378 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight bind on o/s/f. brake.

slight play in n/s. steering rack, end joint area.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,378 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/f. brake.

slight play in n/s. steering rack, end joint area.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 90,533 miles

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

slight play inn/s. end of steering rack.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 90,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play inn/s. end of steering rack.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,259 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 89,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2005 83,597 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 83,597 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G725 PNF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G725 PNF, 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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G725 PNF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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