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85,268 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Some rusting to inner surface of nearside front brake disc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres are getting low on tread
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
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
rear tyres low on tread †
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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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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