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G121 AHP

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,408 mi
Last recorded148,408 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 AHP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 148,408 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2026 148,408 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2025 147,668 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2025 147,661 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 147,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 147,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 146,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 146,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear radius arm has slight play

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under bonnet by inner wings

Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight play in radius arm bearing

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion at front under bonnet by inner wings

Pass 14 Jul 2018 145,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides around fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 145,466 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides around fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 149,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Jul 2017 145,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Jun 2016 144,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 144,489 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 142,840 miles

Backbox exhaust baffles loose

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 142,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Backbox exhaust baffles loose

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle overheating

Pass 3 Aug 2012 142,807 miles

O/S/R tyre has slight tread separation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 142,807 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has slight tread separation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 139,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn.

rear tyres perished.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 139,608 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 5 May 2010 131,077 miles

n/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/r footbrake effort poor

Pass 15 Jun 2009 129,758 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 129,758 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 126,005 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion and wear in both front brake discs

slight uneven braking at rear

wear in both front seat runners and pivots

Fail 6 Jun 2008 126,001 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion and wear in both front brake discs

wear in both front seat runners and pivots

Pass 19 Sep 2007 112,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 114,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers washers

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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G121 AHP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G121 AHP, 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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G121 AHP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 November 1989.

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