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G815 JEG

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,591 mi
Last recorded90,591 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG815 JEG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 90,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 90,176 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 90,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 89,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,799 miles

vehicle used for motorsport purposes

Fail 30 Oct 2019 88,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached tca rose joint lock nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective bobbing broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle used for motorsport only

Pass 22 Jun 2017

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

vehicle used for motorsport

Fail 22 Jun 2017

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

vehicle used for motorsport

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,119 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 128,527 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 128,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 127,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside fornt steering arm slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2006 126,255 miles

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

oil leak

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2006 126,227 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G815 JEG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G815 JEG, 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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G815 JEG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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