1989 Peugeot 205 1.9L Petrol · G605 WRY

The most recent MOT on 15 July 2025 at 153,369 miles recorded a Pass, with only an oil‑leak advisory and an under‑inflated off‑side rear tyre noted. Compared with the two failures in 2023 and the single failure in June 2025, the trend is improving; however, recurring advisories on suspension, brakes and body corrosion indicate that maintenance remains a work‑in‑progress. At 153,369 miles the 1989 Peugeot 205 averages roughly 4,100 miles per year, well below the typical usage for a vehicle of its age. The mileage rose from 151,070 miles in June 2023 to 153,369 miles in July 2025 – an increase of just over 2,200 miles across two years – showing no sudden spikes or periods of intensive use. The record contains no large gaps, suggesting the odometer readings are consistent and that the car has been driven modestly throughout its life. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the nearside front lower suspension arm, flagged as excessively worn on 23 June 2025 and noted with slight play a year earlier; replacement or refurbishment is likely required. The brake system shows multiple concerns: service‑brake lag recorded in June 2023, a parking‑brake failure on the off‑side in the same test, and a slightly insecure rear rigid brake pipe noted in that failure – all of which merit a thorough inspection and possible component replacement. Door‑hinge deterioration on both driver and passenger sides appears repeatedly, so the condition of the hinges and the ease of opening should be checked. Corrosion on the off‑side and nearside rear suspension mounting points, first recorded in 2023, remains advisory and may indicate early rust that could progress if left untreated. Finally, the oil‑leak advisory present on every test and the under‑inflated rear tyre noted in the latest pass suggest that routine fluid checks and tyre pressure maintenance have been overlooked and should be verified before purchase.