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G287 WVM

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,421 mi
Last recorded83,421 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 WVM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,421 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,297 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,672 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 80,672 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,432 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,676 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,676 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,964 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

brakes passed the test but noted low efficiency on off side rear foot brake,no leak apparent.

Pass 27 May 2011 63,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 60,229 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 27 May 2009 58,404 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 58,404 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 57,747 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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G287 WVM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G287 WVM, 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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G287 WVM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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