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G426 PNJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,608 mi
Last recorded98,608 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 PNJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 98,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam badly earth (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 98,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 98,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 96,275 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 96,014 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,513 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s headlight poor

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,174 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers door hinge worn

oily underside

road springs rusty

slight buckle to n/s/f rim

various pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,140 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 87,135 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,402 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front plate slightly deterioted

Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,895 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,310 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 74,277 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded †pin hole in o/s drive shaft gaiter †corosion to front brake pipes †o/s/f tyre worn on edges †oil leak from engine

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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G426 PNJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G426 PNJ, 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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G426 PNJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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