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G547 OKN

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,700 mi
Last recorded154,700 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG547 OKN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 154,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 152,006 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 152,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 150,307 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 150,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 149,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 149,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 149,077 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 148,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 147,545 miles

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

Nearside fog light not working

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

Offside Rear has restricted movement in the suspension

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres cracking , 185/55/15

Pass 4 Feb 2015 147,508 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 147,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 147,493 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s cv boot slight split

slight play both sides inner rack and steering stiff

Pass 7 May 2013 147,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 145,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 136,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 136,421 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 127,646 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 127,646 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 118,176 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 118,173 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2007 116,801 miles

Corrosion to offside sill panel.

Front number plate is deteriorating and near to limits.

Offside fornt wheel bearing starting to wear

Fail 26 Oct 2007 116,797 miles

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

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

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

off side front wheel bearing feels rought to limit when turned.

slight corrosion starting to form on off side sill

Pass 26 Oct 2006 108,052 miles

**** EXHAUTS EMITTS BLUE SMOKE AT IDLE AND AT FAST IDLE CLOSE TO MOT LIMITS ****

C.O. emissions are very close to MOT limits.

Front number plate is damaged and starting to be insecure.

Offside rear bump stop is missing.

Slight fluid leak on front suspension struts.

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 98,281 miles

Chip in windscreen on drivers side on MOT limits.

Lots of play in gear linkage.

Play in Near side lower wish bone front bush ( on limit ! )

Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Rear silencer is in poor condition.

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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G547 OKN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G547 OKN, 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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G547 OKN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 August 1989.

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