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G949 WWK

1989 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,091 mi
Last recorded105,091 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 WWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 105,091 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 104,712 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 104,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,241 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,982 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 103,965 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,081 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,451 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2017 99,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 97,575 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 95,149 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,980 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,092 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 81,133 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,787 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 75,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,214 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 67,214 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,599 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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G949 WWK is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G949 WWK, 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 G949 WWK registered?

G949 WWK is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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