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G643 WKV

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,444 mi
Last recorded72,444 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG643 WKV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,444 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 67,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,610 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,236 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust very corroded

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

signs of standing

windscreen slightly grazed

Fail 21 Jun 2012 52,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust very corroded

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

signs of standing

windscreen slightly grazed

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,228 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,224 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,499 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,166 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n\s\front tyre outer wall in poor conditions and tread low

n\s\rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

o\s\rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Fail 4 Aug 2008 50,166 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n\s\front tyre outer wall in poor conditions and tread low

n\s\rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

o\s\rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Fail 27 Jul 2007 49,369 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S REAR TYRE HAS SPLIT IN SIDE WALL

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,369 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S REAR TYRE HAS SPLIT IN SIDE WALL

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,743 miles

both headlight aims on top limit

both track rod ends, rubber boots split

nearside handbrake cable casing split

petrol smell from vehicle but no leaks found at time of testing

slight movement in nearside headlight mountings

Pass 5 Aug 2005 48,061 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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G643 WKV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G643 WKV, 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 G643 WKV registered?

G643 WKV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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