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G108 EPL

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,974 mi
Last recorded62,974 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 EPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,974 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 62,974 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 62,492 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,059 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 62,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 61,504 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 60,947 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 58,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 55,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,445 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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G108 EPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G108 EPL, 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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What year was G108 EPL registered?

G108 EPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G108 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G108 EPL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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