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G980 LDT

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 LDT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 125,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 122,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 122,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 122,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 116,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 112,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 107,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,243 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 100,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,835 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank showing evidence of possible leak but not leaking at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 98,032 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S Wiper split

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Jan 2010 96,456 miles

nearside handbrake outer cable slightly damaged

nearside rear outer sill starting to corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,527 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,036 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,602 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 91,600 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,425 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 91,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

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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G980 LDT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G980 LDT, 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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G980 LDT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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