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G21 GNV

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,400 mi
Last recorded102,400 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 GNV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 102,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,199 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 102,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,054 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,867 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 101,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

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

REAR FOOTBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Pass 4 May 2011 101,567 miles

BOTH REPLACEMENT FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

IDLE SPEED SLIGHTLY HIGH

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2010 100,598 miles

BOTH REAR REPLACEMENT METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

DAMAGE TO O/S/F SEAT BASE

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

WEAR TO N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 5 May 2009 99,981 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

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

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

O/S/F SEAT WORN ON RUNNERS

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2009 99,981 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

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

O/S/F SEAT WORN ON RUNNERS

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2008 99,399 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS LOOSE

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

Pass 2 May 2007 98,846 miles

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT †FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 May 2007 98,832 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT †FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2006 97,741 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 97,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY FITTED

IDLE SPEED HIGH

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

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

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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G21 GNV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G21 GNV, 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 G21 GNV registered?

G21 GNV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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