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G245 GEP

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,335 mi
Last recorded158,335 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 GEP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 158,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 157,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 156,829 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front slight play ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 154,944 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 150,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 149,381 miles

Nearside cv gaiter deteriorating

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 137,762 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 137,762 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 137,745 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 137,713 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 13,656 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 13,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 129,043 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pipes greased .

condition of offside front seat belt .

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

repair to exhaust system borderline and exhaust mounting borderline.

wear in steering arms borderline.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 129,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

condition of offside front seat belt borderline.

corrosion on brake pipes borderline.

repair to exhaust system borderline and exhaust mountings.

slight wear in steering rack .

Pass 17 Oct 2009 128,628 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 128,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 118,148 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 109,514 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise rear wheel bearing on road test

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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G245 GEP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G245 GEP, 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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G245 GEP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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