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F943 GGC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF943 GGC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 144,577 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 143,846 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 143,142 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 142,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 142,028 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 142,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 141,566 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 140,905 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 140,179 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight cracking of outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 139,435 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 139,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,534 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 137,224 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 134,458 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 134,405 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 131,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake slight binding

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 128,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 125,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 122,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 117,093 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 117,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 110,453 miles

BOTH front tyres starting to crack with age

Pass 12 Aug 2008 103,713 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 103,571 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 98,601 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 93,379 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 93,379 miles

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

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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F943 GGC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F943 GGC, 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 F943 GGC registered?

F943 GGC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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