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G400 PAP

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,993 mi
Last recorded105,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 PAP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 105,993 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 17 Jun 2025 104,910 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

slight roughness/play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2024 104,286 miles

Slight roughness/play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2023 102,881 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 102,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,486 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))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,288 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 97,413 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 96,069 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 96,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 94,594 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 92,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 91,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 84,180 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 83,618 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,234 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 78,231 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,970 miles

brake pipes front torear corroding

slight leak from off side rear shocker

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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G400 PAP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G400 PAP, 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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G400 PAP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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