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G252 BLU

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

97,607 mi
Last recorded97,607 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 BLU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,440 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 97,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,209 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 97,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,168 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,898 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 96,895 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,234 miles

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

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

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

slight surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,801 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 95,800 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 95,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,577 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 95,577 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,389 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 95,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 95,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 94,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 93,265 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 93,261 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer walls of both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2010 90,971 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 90,967 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 88,538 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 88,538 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 85,985 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 85,985 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,663 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 78,207 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 78,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G252 BLU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G252 BLU, 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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G252 BLU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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