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G292 BRL

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,504 mi
Last recorded162,504 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG292 BRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 162,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake calliper bleed screw broken/missing

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing sticking slightly

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Fail 16 Jul 2025 162,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake calliper bleed screw broken/missing

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing sticking slightly

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 1 Jul 2024 161,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 161,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 161,243 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 161,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 161,229 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 161,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2013 157,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 155,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 149,993 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 149,869 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 149,867 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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G292 BRL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G292 BRL, 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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G292 BRL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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