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G780 KAV

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,752 mi
Last recorded130,752 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG780 KAV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 130,752 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 130,572 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 128,422 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 128,401 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 125,505 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 125,487 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 123,025 miles

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 123,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

the o/s handbrake cable fouls the wheel rim

Pass 23 Mar 2009 115,587 miles

Chip in screen in zone B.

Exhaust front pipe corroded heavily and blowing slightly.

Nearside front coil spring incorrectally seated and fouling the body in full lock.

Nearside front inner C,V gaiter split.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Various engine oil leaks.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 115,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Chip in screen in zone B.

Exhaust front pipe corroded heavily and blowing slightly.

Nearside front coil spring incorrectally seated and fouling the body in full lock.

Nearside front inner C,V gaiter split.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Various engine oil leaks.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 104,741 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perishing.

Chip in screen zone B.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside rear brake flexi pipe ferule corroded.

Oil leak from front of head gasket.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 91,354 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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G780 KAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G780 KAV, 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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G780 KAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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