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G899 BEL

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,268 mi
Last recorded85,268 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 BEL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,268 miles

Battery fitted to rear passenger's floor

Bulkhead modified (cut) to run wiring through

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox selection cables touching exhaust

Modifications made to vehicle to fit V6 engine

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insure on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seats fitted ()

Slam panel modified

diveshafts shortened

Fail 28 Aug 2020 85,268 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery fitted to rear passenger's floor

Bulkhead modified (cut) to run wiring through

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox selection cables touching exhaust

Modifications made to vehicle to fit V6 engine

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insure on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seats fitted ()

Slam panel modified

diveshafts shortened

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,800 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Drive shafts welded.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

V6 engine fitted unsure of cc.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 83,766 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Drive shafts welded.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

V6 engine fitted unsure of cc.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 73,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,685 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Some rusting to inner surface of nearside front brake disc

Fail 4 Oct 2016 72,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Some rusting to inner surface of nearside front brake disc

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 70,233 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 70,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes are rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,202 miles

both front anti rollbar bushes are perished and splitting

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

front bumper is cracked

handbrake lever is high

nearside driveshaft joint is worn, knocking and vibrating when rotated

nearside headlamp bulb is slightly dimmer than offside

nearside indicator lens is cracked

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

spare tyre pressure is low

Fail 21 Jul 2014 67,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front anti rollbar bushes are perished and splitting

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

front bumper is cracked

handbrake lever is high

nearside driveshaft joint is worn, knocking and vibrating when rotated

nearside headlamp bulb is slightly dimmer than offside

nearside indicator lens is cracked

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

spare tyre pressure is low

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,504 miles

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

Handbrake cables are in poor condition

Long handbrake travel

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

O/s/r tyre is perished

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Handbrake cables are in poor condition

Long handbrake travel

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

O/s/r tyre is perished

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,904 miles

Hand brake cables are in poor condition.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f indicator lens is damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,904 miles

Hand brake cables are in poor condition.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f indicator lens is damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,633 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Handbrake cables are in poor condition

Long handbrake travel

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Handbrake cables are in poor condition

Long handbrake travel

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,415 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,487 miles

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

Rear tyres are getting low on tread

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,487 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,726 miles

All tyres are perished

Front brake pads may be getting low

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear washer is not working

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,792 miles

rear tyres low on tread †

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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G899 BEL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G899 BEL, 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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G899 BEL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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