Peugeot 205 Grd (1989)
1989 Peugeot 205 Grd
CarHunch is tracking 2,400 1989 Peugeot 205 Grd vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Peugeot 205 GRD has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is an immediate red flag—every single example in this sample of 2,400 vehicles failed its MOT on first attempt. The diesel variants, which make up 99% of the cohort, show the same 0% pass rate, indicating systematic issues across the board rather than isolated problems.
With a median mileage of 58,726 miles for cars now 35 years old, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet none passed first time, suggesting the failures are age-related rather than wear-related. Before buying any 205 GRD from this era, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on structural corrosion, brake system integrity, and fuel system condition—the universal failure pattern points to fundamental decay that even low-mileage examples cannot escape.
We have 2,400 1989 Peugeot 205 Grd vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Peugeot 205 Grd
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 2,377 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 23 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1989 Peugeot 205 Grd vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1989 Peugeot 205 Grd vehicles fall between 58,726 and 58,726 miles.
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