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G291 PYC

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 PYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 139,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 139,155 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 139,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 138,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 138,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 138,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 138,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 138,102 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to calliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to calliper (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 May 2016 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to calliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to calliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 138,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

co adjuste2.82% hc 290 ppm

Fail 1 Sep 2006 138,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

co adjuste2.82% hc 290 ppm

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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G291 PYC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G291 PYC, 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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What year was G291 PYC registered?

G291 PYC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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The MOT history for G291 PYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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