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G7 PEU

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,119 mi
Last recorded158,119 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 PEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 158,119 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 157,356 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 157,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,604 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 153,073 miles

Both front track rod ends are taped up

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Unable to operate both front seats

Fail 10 Sep 2012 147,824 miles

Both front wiper blades slighty split

Coolant leak

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 147,824 miles

Both front wiper blades slighty split

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,224 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disks corroded on the inner edge

lower n/s main beam light unit lense cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2010 139,387 miles

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

centre exhaust box slightly fractured and slight leak

front side lights blue

rear tyres wearing edges

vehicle has lsd so no roller brake test

Pass 25 Jul 2009 126,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 112,806 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2008 112,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2007 103,952 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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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G7 PEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G7 PEU, 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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G7 PEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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