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F949 GNX

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,512 mi
Last recorded67,512 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF949 GNX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 67,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,490 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,479 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,469 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,458 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 67,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 67,421 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

dampness around servo no leak found on test

Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

dampness around servo no leak found on test

Pass 19 May 2015 67,290 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 67,290 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,160 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 67,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,300 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,057 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 85,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F949 GNX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F949 GNX, 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 F949 GNX registered?

F949 GNX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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