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G931 XRW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,153 mi
Last recorded157,153 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG931 XRW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 157,153 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 157,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 146,298 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 146,291 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 142,069 miles

195 tyres fitted to front 185 tyres fitted to rear

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 142,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

195 tyres fitted to front 185 tyres fitted to rear

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 139,671 miles

as listed on test number 924336626320

Fail 22 Nov 2006 139,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

both front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

corrosion noted behind nearside front headlight

Pass 17 Nov 2005 136,044 miles

Nearside rear fog lamp not working Nearside front drive lamp not working

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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G931 XRW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G931 XRW, 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 G931 XRW registered?

G931 XRW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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