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G213 PYJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,275 mi
Last recorded47,275 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG213 PYJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 47,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 45,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 45,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 44,674 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 44,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 44,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 44,024 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,780 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 39,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S to centre (Rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,392 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2010 31,865 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Fail 17 May 2010 31,860 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 25,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,023 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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G213 PYJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G213 PYJ, 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 G213 PYJ registered?

G213 PYJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G213 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G213 PYJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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