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G575 XBL

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,118 mi
Last recorded56,118 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG575 XBL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 56,118 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 56,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 53,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 52,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 52,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 50,664 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 49,395 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,831 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 43,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,817 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 43,817 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,420 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 39,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,407 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 35,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,485 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 34,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,593 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 33,591 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,601 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,219 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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G575 XBL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G575 XBL, 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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What year was G575 XBL registered?

G575 XBL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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