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G991 TYP

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,873 mi
Last recorded132,873 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG991 TYP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,873 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 132,568 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 125,590 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 125,461 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake cable not supported at o/s.

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has small crack to o/s edge

Pass 7 May 2009 118,672 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 118,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate is cracked.

very slight movement,in nearside front headlight unit.

Pass 14 May 2008 112,164 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 112,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Gear box mounts weak.

O/s hand brake cable not secured.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 104,965 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 104,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs have slight runout

nearside front tyre worn to the limit(1.6mm)

Pass 22 May 2006 97,542 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

near side front brake binding slightly

slight leak at near side front outer c/v boot

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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G991 TYP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G991 TYP, 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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G991 TYP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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