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G506 OYB

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

127,692 mi
Last recorded127,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG506 OYB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 127,692 miles

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

only drivers seat fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16% adjustment or repair required

Fail 21 Jul 2026 127,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

only drivers seat fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16% adjustment or repair required

Pass 11 Aug 2025 127,566 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 127,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 127,382 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 127,382 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,300 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 127,300 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 127,297 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 127,295 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front to middle section not clamped together. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,034 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 127,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 89,911 miles

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

corrosion nearside front floor

exhaust manifold cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2012 89,911 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion nearside front floor

Pass 13 Feb 2011 78,122 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 77,812 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn - pads worn thin

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,353 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2010

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 53,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight leak from exhaust front

Pass 31 Jan 2009 53,116 miles

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

slight leak from exhaust front

Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,039 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in drivers seat runner

Fail 19 Jan 2008 40,039 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in drivers seat runner

Pass 10 Feb 2007 38,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside headlamp lens cracked - poor beam image

play in drivers seat runners

Fail 3 Feb 2007 38,888 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 13,371 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

rear brake pads worn low

some play n/s rear axle bearing

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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G506 OYB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 G506 OYB, 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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G506 OYB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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