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G249 NGF

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,772 mi
Last recorded87,772 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 NGF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,251 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,804 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 85,804 miles

Emissions not tested severe coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover slightly damaged/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 85,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover slightly damaged/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Pass 28 May 2019 85,179 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 85,179 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,318 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area 30 cm of mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to center section joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,271 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,478 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Lower engine mount split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre perished

Fail 7 Oct 2014 98,478 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel lines corroded

Lower engine mount split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,173 miles

engine leaking oil

fuel lines corroded

lower engine mount rubber split

osf nsf brake pipes corroded

osf tyre perished

condensation in ns headlamp

NOTE; this vechicle was presented with only drivers seat and seat belt fitted.and was void of other seats and seat belts.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 97,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

NOTE; this vechicle was presented with only drivers seat and seat belt fitted.and was void of other seats and seat belts.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

condensation in ns headlamp

engine leaking oil

fuel lines corroded

lower engine mount rubber split

osf nsf brake pipes corroded

osf tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,096 miles

offside rear tyre starting to split open on the inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2012 97,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre starting to split open on the inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,008 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 90,704 miles

Smells of fuel no leak found

Fail 21 Feb 2008 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Smells of fuel no leak found

Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,756 miles

exhaust...

headlight patterns..

oil leak heavy underneath near brake components...

Pass 22 Feb 2006 85,366 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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G249 NGF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G249 NGF, 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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G249 NGF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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