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G873 XBY

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,085 mi
Last recorded89,085 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 XBY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 2.5mm in tread (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 7 Oct 2015 89,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 2.5mm in tread (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished between tread

Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished between tread

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,439 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,213 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,899 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 79,159 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 79,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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G873 XBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G873 XBY, 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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G873 XBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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