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G935 MSS

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,341 mi
Last recorded155,341 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG935 MSS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 155,341 miles

corrosion o/s_n/s boot floor

Fail 29 Nov 2019 155,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

corrosion o/s_n/s boot floor

Pass 13 Nov 2018 148,822 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox exhaust rear section rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers - cracked button but functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive level at minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 148,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective backbox exhaust rear section rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers - cracked button but functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive level at minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 144,842 miles

Oil leak engine ()

rear exhaust rubber perished

rear seats have been removed

Pass 14 Oct 2016 139,115 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated buckle button cracked but functions satisfactory (5.2.3)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,661 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrosion to n/s floor but not within prescribed area

Fail 30 Sep 2015 133,621 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 128,228 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,919 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 118,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,842 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 109,842 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,620 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 93,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 85,860 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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G935 MSS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G935 MSS, 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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G935 MSS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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