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G779 PMY

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,937 mi
Last recorded57,937 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG779 PMY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,937 miles

PROMPT nearside front tyre side wall

PROMPT nearside rear metal brake pipe

rear brake balance

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

PROMPT nearside front tyre side wall

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside track rod

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,121 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 5,846 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Nov 2007 52,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Nov 2006 51,231 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 49,647 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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G779 PMY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G779 PMY, 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 G779 PMY registered?

G779 PMY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 December 1989.

Is G779 PMY safe to buy?

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