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G985 XRW

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

180,001 mi
Last recorded180,001 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG985 XRW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 180,001 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 179,945 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 179,945 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 178,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 178,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 176,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 174,377 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 174,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 169,692 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 164,924 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 164,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 164,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Off side rear inner lower sill has excessive corrosion/ rust hole within 30 cm of prescribed area. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak Noticible oil leak coming from around the engine area. ()

Central Rear Lower Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to middle pipe joint leaking gasses and exhaust touching/knocking on rear sub frame. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside headlight bulb out. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,117 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 158,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting broken off

Pass 17 Oct 2015 154,281 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 154,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 152,796 miles

Oil leak

nearside handbrake cable not securely clipped

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,664 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

light misting of oil around steering rack

play in n/s rack arm ball joint

Fail 15 Oct 2013 48,664 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

light misting of oil around steering rack

play in n/s rack arm ball joint

Pass 16 Oct 2012 145,051 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 145,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 137,505 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 137,434 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 127,342 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 127,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 109,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 109,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,532 miles

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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G985 XRW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 G985 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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G985 XRW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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