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G899 GNG

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,103 mi
Last recorded137,103 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 GNG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 137,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front seats has rocking movement but not insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2007 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Some wear in drivers and front passenger seat mechanisms

Fail 5 Apr 2007 137,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Considerable front brake imbalance(22%)

Considerable travel on handbrake.

Cooling fan runs permanently.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Some wear evident in drivers and front passenger seat mechanisms.

Fail 31 Jan 2006 129,940 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 129,940 miles

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

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 GNG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 G899 GNG registered?

G899 GNG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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