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G271 KPW

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,210 mi
Last recorded78,210 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 KPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,210 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 78,209 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 78,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 78,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,645 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,637 miles

cracking in front tyres

Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cracking in front tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,885 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 548,503 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 548,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,416 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlights have poor patterns

Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,416 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlights have poor patterns

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,607 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,004 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 66,004 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,462 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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G271 KPW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G271 KPW, 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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G271 KPW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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