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G895 KBD

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,808 mi
Last recorded133,808 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG895 KBD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 133,808 miles

Battery insecure

both front brake hoses slightly twisted

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition

different sized tyres/wheels fitted on rear axle to thouse fitted on front axle

Fail 9 Aug 2007 133,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

alternator belt deteriorating

battery and air filter box do not appear to be fixed/secured down

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

engine appears to be weaping/leaking oil

metal coolant pipe adjacent to timing belt severly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear bolt on exhaust hanger is slightly loose

slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

surface corrosion to offside front inner wing

unable to test wiper bladse due to washers not working

vacuum pump drive belt deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2006 126,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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G895 KBD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G895 KBD, 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 G895 KBD registered?

G895 KBD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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