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G467 VRJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,820 mi
Last recorded102,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG467 VRJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 102,820 miles

Offside headlamp light intensity reduced

Fail 25 Jul 2025 102,820 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp light intensity reduced

Pass 8 Jul 2024 102,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,317 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 102,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,654 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

burning oil, not quite classed as emitting dense blue smoke

centre exhaust section holed and blowing

light corrosion around rear suspension mounts

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 96,631 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

burning oil, not quite classed as emitting dense blue smoke

centre exhaust section holed and blowing

light corrosion around rear suspension mounts

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,889 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,870 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,581 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,931 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 76,889 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

BATTERY NOT FIXED REAR BLADE SPLIT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,799 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 64,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,367 miles

No rear washer working and blade split

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,367 miles

No rear washer working and blade split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,398 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 42,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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G467 VRJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G467 VRJ, 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 G467 VRJ registered?

G467 VRJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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