CarVerify

Free Car Check

G313 CJB

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,075 mi
Last recorded34,075 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG313 CJB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 34,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 34,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 33,862 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 33,844 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 33,827 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 33,423 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 33,005 miles

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

Offside Front drivers seat hinge has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2018 31,932 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade missing Both (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2017 31,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement due to oil contamination (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2017 31,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement due to oil contamination (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,060 miles

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rubber gaitors slightly deteriorated

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 20 Apr 2016 30,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rubber gaitors slightly deteriorated

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,924 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 28,924 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 28,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,740 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes binding

Fail 28 Jul 2008 24,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes binding

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G313 CJB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G313 CJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G313 CJB?

You can check the full history of G313 CJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G313 CJB registered?

G313 CJB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G313 CJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G313 CJB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G313 CJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G313 CJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.