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G371 CNP

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG371 CNP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2025 112,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Flitch To Inner Wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 110,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Flitch To Inner Wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,402 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 107,622 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 107,617 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 106,099 miles

Corroded hole offside floor to sill but not in prescribed area.

Corroded holes nearside and offside rear chassis but not in prescribed area.

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded.

Pass 26 May 2020 104,381 miles

Small corroded hole offside front floor

Fail 26 May 2020 104,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Small corroded hole offside front floor

Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Small hole offside outer drive shaft gaiter

Fail 3 Jun 2019 102,646 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Small hole offside outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,976 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,976 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,409 miles

Front cross member under radiator excessive corrosion.

Nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 99,406 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front cross member under radiator excessive corrosion.

Nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,803 miles

Front cross member under radiator excessive corrosion.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,130 miles

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

front crossmember under radiator excessive corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,757 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 92,757 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,551 miles

outer casing of handbrake cables cracked.

slight offside front wheel bearing noise.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,946 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 84,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,921 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,195 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 81,195 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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G371 CNP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G371 CNP, 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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G371 CNP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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