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G839 APG

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG839 APG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,062 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 100,060 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,045 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 100,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 95,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 87,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,111 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,111 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,814 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,651 miles

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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G839 APG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G839 APG, 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 G839 APG registered?

G839 APG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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