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G513 MCL

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,862 mi
Last recorded102,862 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG513 MCL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 102,862 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 102,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 102,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 102,036 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2023 101,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 101,171 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 101,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 100,693 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,435 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes covered in oil

Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,433 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle little effort n/s/r 63% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes covered in oil

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,651 miles

grease/oil covering all brake and fuel lines

Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,649 miles

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

grease/oil covering all brake and fuel lines

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,351 miles

underside painted with oil

Pass 18 May 2011 99,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 98,625 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 98,625 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 98,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 97,707 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 96,843 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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G513 MCL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G513 MCL, 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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G513 MCL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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