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F627 GHA

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,152 mi
Last recorded85,152 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF627 GHA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,152 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 82,507 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,523 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,068 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Nov 2021 79,067 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,989 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,989 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,159 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,159 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,082 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,033 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,220 miles

o/s rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,517 miles

o/s rear tyre has crackes in the side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,717 miles

both front brake hoses have poor hose ferrels

o/s hand brake shows signs of rusting

o/s rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,561 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 61,561 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre condition poor

Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,371 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 60,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F627 GHA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F627 GHA, 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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What year was F627 GHA registered?

F627 GHA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F627 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F627 GHA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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