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G546 WLX

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,187 mi
Last recorded154,187 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG546 WLX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 154,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 153,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 153,593 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 153,590 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 152,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 152,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 151,953 miles

Gearbox oil has slight leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 151,306 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinges worn (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinges worn (6.2.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 151,301 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering shaft universal joint (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinges worn (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinges worn (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 149,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 145,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 143,611 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 143,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 142,770 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 141,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 141,459 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 140,736 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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G546 WLX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G546 WLX, 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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G546 WLX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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