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B26 PUG

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,445 mi
Last recorded71,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 PUG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,188 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 64,003 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,529 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,528 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,347 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 62,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,255 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,994 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,692 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 61,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,377 miles

no rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

osf inner and nsf inner constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

osr and nsr brake hoses slightly deteriorated

osr and nsr tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,084 miles

osr and nsr tyres slightly perished

osr brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,448 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear joint to box (exhaust)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 56,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear joint to box (exhaust)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,490 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing on wall

n/s/f hub has grease/oil on the inside but gaiter is secure

Fail 6 Aug 2010 50,073 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,073 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 45,032 miles

Handbrake has long travel.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,032 miles

Handbrake has long travel.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake travel is long.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake travel is long.

Fail 6 Aug 2007 36,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seats are laid down with a dog box on them rear seat belts not tested

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seats are laid down with a dog box on them rear seat belts not tested

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,966 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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B26 PUG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 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 B26 PUG, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B26 PUG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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