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G753 MMA

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

128,304 mi
Last recorded128,304 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG753 MMA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 128,304 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 128,304 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake cable starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Feb 2007 118,830 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 118,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 111,743 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 111,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease unable to check, nearside and offside front anti roll bar has slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2006 111,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Hand Brake Cable Showing Signs of wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable To Check Brake Pipes Due To Excessive Grease

oil leak

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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G753 MMA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G753 MMA, 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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G753 MMA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G753 MMA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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