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G280 BFX

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

55,205 mi
Last recorded55,205 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 BFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 55,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog lights not working.

interior mirror missing.

Fail 24 Jul 2026 55,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog lights not working.

interior mirror missing.

Pass 9 Jul 2025 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 55,024 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 52,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside and nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside central arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear lower engine mounting bush worn

Fail 20 Jul 2023 52,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside and nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside central arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear lower engine mounting bush worn

Pass 28 Jul 2022 50,961 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 50,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 29 Jun 2021 50,396 miles

advised both front lower suspension bush split no movement

advised both rear tyres cracking sidewalls

advised brake fluid is dark

advised interior mirror missing

advised no hoes clips on fuel pipes under bonnet

advised nsf tyre cracking in tread

Fail 29 Jun 2021 50,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advised both front lower suspension bush split no movement

advised both rear tyres cracking sidewalls

advised brake fluid is dark

advised interior mirror missing

advised no hoes clips on fuel pipes under bonnet

advised nsf tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 48,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,754 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,675 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,855 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 39,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,550 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,279 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,538 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,192 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,352 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 34,536 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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G280 BFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G280 BFX, 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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G280 BFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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