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G182 BFX

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,282 mi
Last recorded168,282 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG182 BFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 168,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 168,274 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 161,623 miles

Offside Rear Park brake performance low

Pass 12 Jun 2023 152,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring rubbing to the body ?

Pass 3 Sep 2021 149,947 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 147,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 145,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 143,945 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 143,386 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 143,386 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 142,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 142,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 141,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 140,591 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 140,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 139,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 138,968 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 137,523 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 137,523 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 136,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 135,534 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 133,246 miles

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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G182 BFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G182 BFX, 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 G182 BFX registered?

G182 BFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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