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G815 EHG

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,271 mi
Last recorded169,271 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG815 EHG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2009 169,271 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside reverse lamp inoperative

offside rear brake back plate starting to corrode

parking brake outer cables staring to deteriorate

slight irregular tread wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2008 164,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to offside outer sill panel

front number plate cracked

nearside parking brake cable outer casing starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Apr 2008 164,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to offside outer sill panel

front number plate cracked

nearside parking brake cable outer casing starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Apr 2007 161,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 161,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 158,790 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

injection pump stop solenoid damp

minor exhaust blow to front pipe joint

surface cracks to nearside rear brake hose

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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G815 EHG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G815 EHG, 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 G815 EHG registered?

G815 EHG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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