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G761 WBP

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG761 WBP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,263 miles

coolant warning lamp illuminmated

engine breather hose split

front number plate damaged

front seats in poor condition

gear knob loose

gear linkage zip tied/wired up

near side front brake holds on slightly

near side front brake pipe rusting

near side front outer c/v boot perished

near side front side lamp dim

near side inner c/v boot split

off side front tyre wearing low

off side rear brake hose poorly nsecured

rear wiper blade worn

signs of water leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 145/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 77,703 miles

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

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 145/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/13 ON LIMIT and split on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/13 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is damaged

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

o/s/r tyre is perished and has a nail in it

surface corrosion on underside not considered excessive

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,969 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gear linkage has been lashed up

low coolant light is on

Fail 20 Apr 2015 73,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gear linkage has been lashed up

low coolant light is on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,807 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,264 miles

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

lots of suface corrosion not yet through

low coolant light on

Fail 24 Apr 2013 70,264 miles

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

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

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

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

lots of suface corrosion not yet through

low coolant light on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,046 miles

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

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

engine coolant light on

gear linkage touching exhaust

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly blurred

spare tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,867 miles

front bumper insicure

offside front brake binding slightly

wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 26 Apr 2011 64,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper insicure

offside front brake binding slightly

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,772 miles

O/S wiper blade slightly split

Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,741 miles

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

O/S wiper blade slightly split

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,357 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 54,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 48,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,778 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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G761 WBP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G761 WBP, 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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G761 WBP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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