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G260 OUF

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,498 mi
Last recorded109,498 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG260 OUF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 109,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe that runs around the fuel tank is moderately corroded where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 108,858 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 108,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,404 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 106,797 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 106,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,525 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,112 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 106,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

condition off battery fitment

headlights condition of mounting

non std exhaust fitted

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,719 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front shock absorber has light mist of oil

Nearside Front tyre wall has cracking

Offside Front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wall has cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall has cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2016 105,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front shock absorber has light mist of oil

Nearside Front tyre wall has cracking

Offside Front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wall has cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall has cracking

Pass 21 May 2015 105,272 miles

Oil leak

dip stick top missing

nearside rear tyre perishing

nerarside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 21 May 2015 105,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

dip stick top missing

nearside rear tyre perishing

nerarside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,430 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 104,429 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2013 104,236 miles

Offside rear brake flexi hose fraying

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 103,580 miles

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

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

advisory battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 101,258 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 98,204 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 98,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 97,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 97,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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G260 OUF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G260 OUF, 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 G260 OUF registered?

G260 OUF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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