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G429 SUF

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,847 mi
Last recorded73,847 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 SUF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 73,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 73,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 May 2023 72,566 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 69,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,567 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,436 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 66,581 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 66,581 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 66,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,942 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 65,942 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,924 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 64,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,747 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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G429 SUF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc 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 G429 SUF, 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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G429 SUF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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