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G948 BPL

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,589 mi
Last recorded144,589 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 BPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 144,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 144,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 144,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 143,923 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 143,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 143,305 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 143,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 143,045 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 142,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 141,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 141,079 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 141,079 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 140,516 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G948 BPL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G948 BPL, 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 G948 BPL registered?

G948 BPL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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