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G117 RMV

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,088 mi
Last recorded61,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 RMV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm middle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm middle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 53,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 53,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/r brake cable insurcure

Pass 14 Jun 2024 50,811 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,513 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2023 50,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,403 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 49,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 49,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,195 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 46,643 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,931 miles

slight tightness to steering downshaft coupling

Fail 7 Jul 2017 44,927 miles

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

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

slight tightness to steering downshaft coupling

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,391 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,070 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 38,070 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,419 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,419 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,980 miles

o/s c/v boot perishing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,968 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s c/v boot perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,536 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 33,536 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,550 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 31,550 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both hand brake cables insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,625 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 26,815 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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G117 RMV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G117 RMV, 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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G117 RMV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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