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G399 GHG

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,361 mi
Last recorded158,361 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 GHG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 158,361 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 157,937 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear seats not in use

Pass 22 Sep 2022 157,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 156,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 155,662 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 154,505 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 154,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 154,134 miles

Damp around rack but no leak found

Offside rear radius arm bush/bearing has some play

Fail 31 Mar 2017 154,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Damp around rack but no leak found

Offside rear radius arm bush/bearing has some play

Pass 6 Jan 2016 153,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 153,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 153,582 miles

advise vehicle has underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2008 149,304 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 147,964 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 146,973 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 146,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

no rear seats fitted

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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G399 GHG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G399 GHG, 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 G399 GHG registered?

G399 GHG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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