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G91 APJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,308 mi
Last recorded115,308 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG91 APJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,453 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/f a/roll bar link boot split(will be a failure next year)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 113,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/f a/roll bar link boot split(will be a failure next year)

Fail 22 Aug 2010 113,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

damage to screen

fluid around master cylinder and servo

four rear flexy hoses in poor condition

front and rear discs corroded

front bumper insecure

front tyres tread low in center

slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2008 107,895 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 107,888 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 100,795 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 100,795 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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G91 APJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G91 APJ, 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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G91 APJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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