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G789 ESF

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,564 mi
Last recorded138,564 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 ESF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 138,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 138,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 136,660 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 136,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 132,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 128,583 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 128,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 127,626 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 127,626 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 127,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 127,198 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 127,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 122,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,166 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 114,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 110,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 107,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 103,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 101,221 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 101,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G789 ESF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G789 ESF, 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 G789 ESF registered?

G789 ESF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 December 1989.

Is G789 ESF safe to buy?

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