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G378 XMC

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,088 mi
Last recorded87,088 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 XMC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 86,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,866 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,651 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 62,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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G378 XMC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G378 XMC, 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 G378 XMC registered?

G378 XMC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 February 1990.

Is G378 XMC safe to buy?

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