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G261 AUD

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,967 mi
Last recorded178,967 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 AUD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 178,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 178,663 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 178,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 178,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 177,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 177,421 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 177,272 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 176,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 176,508 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 176,439 miles

Slight play lower steering column bush

Pass 25 Jul 2011 176,213 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 174,915 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 174,915 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 169,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 169,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

Pass 4 Jul 2008 159,979 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 159,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 143,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 137,450 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 137,292 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G261 AUD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G261 AUD, 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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G261 AUD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 June 1990.

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