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G745 OMX

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,709 mi
Last recorded86,709 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG745 OMX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 86,709 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,448 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,475 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 85,253 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside front anti roll bar link rubber perished

Nearside front brake flexi hose cracked and perished

Offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Offside front tyre on 3mm and scrubbed on the inner edge

Slight play in steering column upper bush

Fail 30 May 2012 85,253 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front and rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside front anti roll bar link rubber perished

Nearside front brake flexi hose cracked and perished

Offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Offside front tyre on 3mm and scrubbed on the inner edge

Slight play in steering column upper bush

Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,753 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both parking brake cables outer sleeves deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2011 87,250 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both parking brake cables outer sleeves deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 78,236 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,172 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 77,170 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,468 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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G745 OMX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G745 OMX, 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 G745 OMX registered?

G745 OMX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G745 OMX safe to buy?

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