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G897 GNG

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,413 mi
Last recorded43,413 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG897 GNG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,413 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 37,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 28,020 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,925 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,857 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 27,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,603 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,539 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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G897 GNG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G897 GNG, 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 G897 GNG registered?

G897 GNG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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