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G771 MRM

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,595 mi
Last recorded100,595 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG771 MRM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2012 100,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,356 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust front pipe mounting components in poor condition

n/s/r brake shoe back plate slighty corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r brake shoe back plate slighty corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 100,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust front pipe mounting components in poor condition

n/s/r brake shoe back plate slighty corroded

o/s/r brake shoe back plate slighty corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,708 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside brake binding slightly

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear brake increase/decrease close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2009 99,010 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake ballance close to limit

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear brake increase/decrease close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

full underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/f inner w/arch corroded

rear brake drum back plates corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 97,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

full underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/f inner w/arch corroded

rear brake drum back plates corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 95,801 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plates corroded

gearbox oil leak

inner drive shaft boot split

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear wiper split

rocker cover leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 92,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o\s inner wing corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2006 92,980 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r flexi brake hose union corroding

o/s/f inner wing corroding

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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G771 MRM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G771 MRM, 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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G771 MRM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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