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G788 MFD

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,022 mi
Last recorded132,022 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG788 MFD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 132,022 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 127,364 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 127,364 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,805 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 122,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 115,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 101,770 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 95,920 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 95,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 90,704 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005

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

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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G788 MFD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G788 MFD, 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 G788 MFD registered?

G788 MFD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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