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F5 PUG

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,084 mi
Last recorded175,084 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 PUG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 175,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 173,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 170,855 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 166,143 miles

Brake Pedal Anti- Slip Prevision Wear

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 166,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excess Perishing Cracks In Tread (4.1.D.1b)

Brake Pedal Anti- Slip Prevision Wear

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 159,001 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 158,999 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 155,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 154,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 151,038 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 145,019 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 137,419 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 137,419 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 132,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 132,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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F5 PUG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F5 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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F5 PUG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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