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G921 CPE

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,221 mi
Last recorded68,221 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG921 CPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 68,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 67,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,170 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill/rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 66,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill/rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,857 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,143 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 65,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f lower bulkhead

front brake discs rusty

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f outer cv boot cracked

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 64,306 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose not secured in retainer clip (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,776 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Various suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,660 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 61,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r handbrake a little slow to release

o/s/f track rod end boot dust cover split

Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 51,221 miles

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

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

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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G921 CPE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G921 CPE, 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 G921 CPE registered?

G921 CPE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G921 CPE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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