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G517 EPR

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,109 mi
Last recorded23,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG517 EPR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 23,109 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 22,990 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mount bush. (Lower) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 21,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 21,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 21,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 21,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 21,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,399 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 21,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,274 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,003 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 21,003 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake slower to work

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,840 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 20,840 miles

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

nearside front brake slower to work

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,086 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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G517 EPR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G517 EPR, 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 G517 EPR registered?

G517 EPR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 April 1990.

Is G517 EPR safe to buy?

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