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GBZ 8938

1991 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,203 mi
Last recorded83,203 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 8938
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 82,706 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 81,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,885 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,039 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Aug 2011 81,039 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,921 miles

Nearside rear hand brake cable corroded.

Offside front brake disc pitted.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,998 miles

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

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

front brake balance poor

handbrake cable poor

n/s/f seat fixings poor

Fail 12 Aug 2009 77,998 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake balance poor

handbrake cable poor

n/s/f seat fixings poor

Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,375 miles

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

handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2008 75,375 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake cable deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,466 miles

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

handbrake cable deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,288 miles

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

o/s front brake slightly binding

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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GBZ 8938 is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,600 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 GBZ 8938, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBZ 8938 registered?

GBZ 8938 is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is GBZ 8938 safe to buy?

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