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G997 UJU

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,614 mi
Last recorded83,614 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG997 UJU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 83,614 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,324 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,782 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 81,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,333 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,932 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,198 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 79,198 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,872 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 76,387 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 74,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 74,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,681 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 69,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,132 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 67,132 miles

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

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 65,413 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,290 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 61,290 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,797 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 54,282 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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G997 UJU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G997 UJU, 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 G997 UJU registered?

G997 UJU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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