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G984 MRR

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

180,551 mi
Last recorded180,551 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG984 MRR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2010 180,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 180,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 169,107 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 169,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 162,266 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 162,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 162,110 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 161,860 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 161,860 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 161,850 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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G984 MRR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G984 MRR, 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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G984 MRR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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