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G571 SND

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

130,360 mi
Last recorded130,360 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG571 SND
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 130,360 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft oil seal seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 130,360 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft oil seal seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 130,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 130,359 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch too sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator hose

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor too jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 130,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 129,834 miles

both worn on inner edges

light underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 129,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both worn on inner edges

light underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2016 129,793 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre is in contact with inner wheelarch (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe mounting split. (2.4.G.2)

Both rear sills display ammounts of body filler

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres display excessive wear on the inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable insecure.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Play detected in o/s rear radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Both rear exhaust monting rubbers perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 128,538 miles

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

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

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

offside under inner wing slight corrodion

Fail 25 Jun 2015 128,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 126,813 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 126,799 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 120,151 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 120,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rubber protective boots split on n/s/f roll link.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 118,386 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 118,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

front brake discs slightly pitted

interior mirror missing

n/s/f bumper damage

slight play n/s/f tie rod

Pass 7 Oct 2009 116,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 116,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 113,847 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 113,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front lower spring cups corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2007 111,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 111,433 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 109,479 miles

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

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

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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G571 SND is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 G571 SND, 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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G571 SND is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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