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29 OCV

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,987 mi
Last recorded77,987 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 OCV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 77,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 77,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside & offside rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 30 May 2023 77,034 miles

Fuel system component leaking 3rd injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 75,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,115 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,493 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 74,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake vacuum pump hose deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,570 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 71,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,276 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,736 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,736 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 58,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hazard switch sticky

Slight bind to o/s/f brake

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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29 OCV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 29 OCV, 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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29 OCV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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