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G394 ODM

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 ODM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 126,439 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 126,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 126,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 126,147 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 126,124 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 126,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 124,160 miles

BOTH REAR SUBFRAME RUBBER MOUNTS DETERIORATING, ADV ATTN, BORDERLINE PASS.

BOTTOM COOLANT HOSE CHAFING ON TOW EYE BRACKET, ADV ATTN.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST DETERIORATING & BOTH REAR RUBBER MOUNTS IN POOR CONDITION. ADV ATTN.

batt insecure, poss fail next test.

nsf seat belt socket release damaged. functions ok.

spare tyre deflated.

steering very slightly notchy.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 124,160 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTS DETERIORATING/SEPERATING. ADVISE REPLACE, BORDERLINE PASS.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST CORRODING & BOTH REAR MOUNTS BADLY DETERIORATED (ONE ALMOST BROKEN) ADVISE ATTN ASAP.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

STEERING VERY SLIGHTLY "NOTCHY" ADV ATTN.

battery insecure, possible fail next year.

nsf seat belt socket release damaged. function unaffected.

spare tyre appears deflated.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 123,194 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 123,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 123,194 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 120,512 miles

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

n/s/r service brake has slightly reduced effiency

Fail 6 Sep 2006 116,468 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 116,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 115,729 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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G394 ODM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G394 ODM, 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 G394 ODM registered?

G394 ODM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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