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F959 GNX

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,445 mi
Last recorded194,445 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 GNX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 194,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 194,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 193,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 193,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 192,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front panel coroaded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 192,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 190,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front panel corroaded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Badly perished side wall ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 188,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 185,862 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 183,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing low

slight corrosion offside upper chassis

Pass 25 Apr 2016 179,128 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 179,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm to strut top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 176,143 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 171,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 166,174 miles

rear axle mounting brackets starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2012 158,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 158,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 151,756 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 145,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 138,739 miles

Near side hand brake cable has a cracked outer covering allowing water ingress

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 132,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 125,390 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 118,204 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 118,204 miles

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

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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F959 GNX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F959 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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F959 GNX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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