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G692 ECV

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,120 mi
Last recorded131,120 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG692 ECV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 131,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 131,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 131,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 129,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 128,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,409 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 126,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,607 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 120,607 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,207 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 115,597 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 115,597 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 109,806 miles

engine timing belt cover missing

offside front brake hose close to chassis when foot brake applied

Fail 10 Feb 2011 109,804 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine timing belt cover missing

offside front brake hose close to chassis when foot brake applied

Pass 8 Feb 2010 104,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 104,125 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,403 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 98,403 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,863 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 95,860 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,101 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 93,917 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G692 ECV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 G692 ECV, 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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G692 ECV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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