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G893 MMR

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,985 mi
Last recorded91,985 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG893 MMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 91,985 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 91,983 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 84,772 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 23 Nov 2023 80,690 miles

Central Front Oil dipstick broken.

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 80,682 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Oil dipstick broken.

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,554 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 74,554 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs are corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,906 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 73,855 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,315 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,836 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,375 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 71,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,199 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 70,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,995 miles

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

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

slight bind front offside brake

Pass 10 Mar 2012 66,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 60,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 57,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,480 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,449 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 55,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G893 MMR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G893 MMR, 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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G893 MMR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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