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G205 VEU

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,614 mi
Last recorded77,614 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 VEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,613 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,607 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,475 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,475 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,365 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,017 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 76,994 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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G205 VEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G205 VEU, 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 G205 VEU registered?

G205 VEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 October 1989.

Is G205 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G205 VEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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