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G371 MEG

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,373 mi
Last recorded42,373 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG371 MEG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 42,373 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,478 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 40,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 40,767 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,720 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,604 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,505 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,998 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 39,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and slight bulges on outer wall

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and slight bulges on outer walls

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and also has slight bulge on outer wall

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,341 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perishing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,341 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front brake flexi hoses perishing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,041 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 35,839 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,839 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 35,380 miles

oil leak from gearbox

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 MEG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G371 MEG, 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 G371 MEG registered?

G371 MEG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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