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G444 EPE

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,780 mi
Last recorded77,780 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG444 EPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,780 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 77,780 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,438 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 77,341 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Very slight leak at union rear part of front to rear pipe before fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 76,960 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,180 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 76,180 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,161 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp: multiple light source, has nearside operative but dim

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 76,040 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside inner steering rack joint has some play

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside inner steering rack joint has some play

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,956 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 75,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,378 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 75,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,825 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,101 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 72,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 72,509 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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G444 EPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G444 EPE, 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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G444 EPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 February 1990.

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