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G98 DKD

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 DKD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 136,638 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis/suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 136,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2018 135,558 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 135,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 134,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,648 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 133,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 132,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 132,281 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,971 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 131,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 131,050 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 131,032 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,347 miles

intermittant fault on stop lamps

Pass 16 Jun 2010 127,032 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009 126,309 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2008 125,705 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlamp adjuster fixing screw missing

Pass 28 Nov 2006 123,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

securing screw missing from nearside headlamp

Pass 25 Oct 2005 122,415 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 122,402 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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G98 DKD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G98 DKD, 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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G98 DKD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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