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G761 XLE

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,434 mi
Last recorded56,434 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG761 XLE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 56,434 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,924 miles

front screen detieriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2012 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front screen detieriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,031 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,425 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

front and rear suspension components rusty

front brake discs rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2010 51,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

front and rear suspension components rusty

front brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,026 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all front steering components and all front and rear suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

both front inner floor pans are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

brake servo is corroding but at the time of the test was not leaking brake fluid

fuel pipes are corroding but was not leaking at the time of test

nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply or cords were showing

nearside and offside inner and outer sills front to back are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 3 Jul 2009 48,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all front steering components and all front and rear suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

both front inner floor pans are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

brake servo is corroding but at the time of the test was not leaking brake fluid

fuel pipes are corroding but was not leaking at the time of test

nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply or cords were showing

nearside and offside inner and outer sills front to back are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,276 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2005 40,240 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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G761 XLE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G761 XLE, 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 G761 XLE registered?

G761 XLE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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