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G637 GCL

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG637 GCL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 62,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,907 miles

Battery insecure

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

engine leaking oil

ignition barrel faulty

Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,907 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine leaking oil

ignition barrel faulty

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,099 miles

battery insecure

both front door hinge pins worn

fault in cooling system overheating on tick-over

fault on ignition barrel

n/s/f brake pad warning light wire broken

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,328 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,327 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 47,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,928 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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G637 GCL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G637 GCL, 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 G637 GCL registered?

G637 GCL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G637 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G637 GCL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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