MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on front brake discs
front shock absorbers slightly damp
o/s rear tyre tread misshaped
rear exhaust shield insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on front brake discs
front shock absorbers slightly damp
o/s rear tyre tread misshaped
rear exhaust shield insecure
chip in n/s windscreen
corrosion started chassis behined fuel tank
front brakes slight imbalance discs corroded
n/s front shock absorber damp
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
chip in n/s windscreen
corrosion started chassis behined fuel tank
front brakes slight imbalance discs corroded
n/s front shock absorber damp
n/s rear tyre nearing legal limit
front outer anti roll bar bushs starting to perish
n/s rear bump stop missing
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear bumper damaged
slight play in n/s steering rack
spare tyre flat
very slight play in o/s rear radius arm
slight imbalance front brakes
slight play rear axle beam
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G865 FON is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 G865 FON, 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 G865 FON registered?
G865 FON is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1989.
Is G865 FON safe to buy?
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