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G987 GJX

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,759 mi
Last recorded145,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG987 GJX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 145,759 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 145,738 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 145,398 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 145,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 143,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 143,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 141,057 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2009 141,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 139,645 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 135,556 miles

n/s bonnet hinge is broken

Fail 30 Mar 2007 135,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s bonnet hinge is broken

Pass 1 Apr 2006 129,190 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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G987 GJX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G987 GJX, 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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G987 GJX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1989.

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