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G455 FEL

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

146,222 mi
Last recorded146,222 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG455 FEL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 146,222 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front drop glass loose inside door

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight handbrake travel

Fail 2 Jul 2026 146,210 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor within 30cm of rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drop glass loose inside door

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 20 May 2025 144,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 140,412 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 137,747 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

head lamp fixed with cable ties

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 3 Feb 2022 137,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 137,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 137,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2021 137,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2020 137,075 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 137,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 136,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 136,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,140 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 135,140 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 133,299 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 133,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 132,553 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 132,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 131,146 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 129,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 128,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 128,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 127,269 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 125,190 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 122,973 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2009 121,388 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 121,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Both front tyres are low & starting to perish

Nearside inner drive shaft gator is split

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 117,519 miles

Nearside tyre on 2mm

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 115,436 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 111,376 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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G455 FEL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G455 FEL, 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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G455 FEL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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