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G115 UBW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,470 mi
Last recorded81,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 UBW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,470 miles

gearbox noisy/harsh

Fail 2 Jun 2026 81,470 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox noisy/harsh

Pass 29 May 2025 80,651 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 80,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 79,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,597 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,481 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 79,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,752 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 20 years old / heavily perished / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,357 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,244 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,121 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint / box (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,399 miles

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

front roll bar bushes perished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 63,334 miles

N/S/F brake warning wire broken

N/S/R brake pipe very rusty

O/S/R brake pipe very rusty

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,334 miles

N/S/F brake warning wire broken

N/S/R brake pipe very rusty

O/S/R brake pipe very rusty

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,051 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 64164

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 62,420 miles

oil leak

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

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s track rod end boot perished

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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G115 UBW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G115 UBW, 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 G115 UBW registered?

G115 UBW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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