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G950 MSS

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,111 mi
Last recorded50,111 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG950 MSS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,111 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front discs pitted/f//r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/slight leaks exhaust various RESEAL/0/s front plastic cover rubbing REMOVE/

wheel bearing noise o/s front? REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 15 Sep 2010 50,070 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front discs pitted/f//r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/slight leaks exhaust various RESEAL/0/s front plastic cover rubbing REMOVE/

wheel bearing noise o/s front? REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,528 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front shock arbsorbers corroded

both rear shock arbsorbers heavly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 49,528 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front shock arbsorbers corroded

both rear shock arbsorbers heavly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fron t and rear shock arbsorbers heavly corroded

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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G950 MSS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G950 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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What year was G950 MSS registered?

G950 MSS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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