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G489 PUD

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,834 mi
Last recorded182,834 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 PUD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 182,834 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 82,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 182,188 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 182,130 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 182,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 181,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 181,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 181,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s front wheel stud missing

Pass 25 Aug 2020 181,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 181,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure both front headlamps loose + o/s beam pattern affected by dull headlamp (buff) (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 177,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 171,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 159,967 miles

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 19 Apr 2012 146,675 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 146,673 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 136,829 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 136,822 miles

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

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

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

all four flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 30 Jan 2010 124,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 122,824 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 122,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 122,814 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G489 PUD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G489 PUD, 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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G489 PUD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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