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G89 XLF

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,714 mi
Last recorded33,714 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG89 XLF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 33,714 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 33,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 33,334 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 33,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment retaining insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 31,384 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 31,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected + battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,796 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre wall perished

under vehicle brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,065 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight gear oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 26,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight gear oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,278 miles

Oil leak

offside front hole close to suspension prescribed area

Pass 8 Jul 2010 21,973 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 21,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,611 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 21,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f , n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres all starting to perrish

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,290 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,718 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,149 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracked

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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G89 XLF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G89 XLF, 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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G89 XLF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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