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G793 KAV

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,831 mi
Last recorded113,831 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG793 KAV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 113,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 113,746 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2013 113,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 113,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre getting down

Pass 7 Aug 2012 113,634 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 113,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 111,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,378 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 109,371 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,995 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 108,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 108,468 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 107,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 106,475 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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G793 KAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G793 KAV, 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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G793 KAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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