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F762 GKO

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

67,333 mi
Last recorded67,333 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF762 GKO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2026 67,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 63,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 63,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 59,814 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 57,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,432 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,357 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 54,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,022 miles

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

Oil leak

alternator belt perished

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front tca bushes slightly perished

offside rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,022 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

alternator belt perished

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front tca bushes slightly perished

offside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 53,380 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

generator belt slightly perished

offside rear axle bump stop missing

tca bushes slight movement + starting to perish

Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,378 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

generator belt slightly perished

offside rear axle bump stop missing

tca bushes slight movement + starting to perish

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

track control arm bushes slight movement + starting too perish

Fail 18 Jan 2013 52,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

track control arm bushes slight movement + starting too perish

Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,732 miles

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

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

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

track control arm bushesw slight movement + starting too perish

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,732 miles

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

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

track control arm bushesw slight movement + starting too perish

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,014 miles

front of exhaust has minor leaks

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front tyres starting to perish

nearside front brake flexi starting to perish

nearside front c.v boot slightly deterioated

oil leak

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front + rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Jan 2011 51,014 miles

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

front of exhaust has minor leaks

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front tyres starting to perish

nearside front brake flexi starting to perish

nearside front c.v boot slightly deterioated

oil leak

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front + rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,509 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 48,509 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,543 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 46,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,304 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 44,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever slight travel

rear engine mounting movement

rear footbrake performance low + meeting legal requirement

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,616 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting too perish

oil leak

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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F762 GKO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F762 GKO, 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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F762 GKO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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