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G919 WLN

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,832 mi
Last recorded167,832 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG919 WLN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 167,832 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 166,238 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 165,800 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 165,374 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 165,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 165,360 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle built for rallying, sump gaurd, roll cage, bucket seats fitted. msa log book provided

Pass 15 May 2014 164,409 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 164,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 163,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 161,350 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 161,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 157,852 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 157,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 153,073 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 148,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre silencer cracked & starting to blow

n/s c/v boot starting to leak

n/s hanbrake cable could do with securing

o/s washer jet poor

oil leak ( dipstick)

wipers appear slow

Fail 21 Feb 2008 148,682 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre silencer cracked & starting to blow

n/s c/v boot starting to leak

n/s hanbrake cable could do with securing

o/s washer jet poor

oil leak ( dipstick)

wipers appear slow

Pass 5 Feb 2007 144,803 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 144,799 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

handbrake cable insurcure n/s/r advise n/s f spot lamp not working advise play in rack end joints advise play in wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2006 140,254 miles

evadence of unballance in front and rear brakes

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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G919 WLN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G919 WLN, 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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G919 WLN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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