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G495 SRO

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

288,106 mi
Last recorded288,106 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 SRO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 288,106 miles

Nearside Front nearside bonnet hinge insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2025 288,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure offside and nearside lamp units insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength prescribed area upper strut mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength prescribed area upper strut mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nearside bonnet hinge insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2024 277,522 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 277,237 miles

Headlamp insecure both insecure up and down (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush in track control arm excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 37% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

service brake performance VERY POOR strongly advise brake check

Pass 31 Oct 2023 264,165 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from front lower area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 264,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps aim too high and adjusters do not work (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both headlamps insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecurely mounted to housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from front lower area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 251,344 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 250,484 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split around driveshaft end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by towing ball (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interaction between rear position lamps and indicators (4.2.3 (c))

front tyres 165/70/13 rear tyres 155/70/13

Pass 4 Nov 2021 240,245 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 240,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 231,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 218,920 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 201,965 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 184,854 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 184,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 165,038 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 150,605 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 150,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 141,365 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 141,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 141,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 135,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 125,880 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 125,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 114,278 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,991 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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G495 SRO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G495 SRO, 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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G495 SRO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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