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G890 GPW

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,506 mi
Last recorded33,506 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 GPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 33,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 33,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 33,461 miles

All brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2024 33,461 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

All brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 May 2022 33,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 33,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 33,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake Pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage around Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 33,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 32,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 32,734 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 32,487 miles

Handbrake adjusted prior to test.

Pass 23 May 2014 32,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 31,950 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 31,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,180 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 28,380 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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G890 GPW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G890 GPW, 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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G890 GPW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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