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G560 NGF

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,285 mi
Last recorded126,285 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG560 NGF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 126,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 124,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 124,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,889 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 122,889 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,556 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 121,553 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking carburettor area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,338 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust carbon monoxide content limits only just met.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,381 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os less efficient (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust co level at idle only just acceptable

Pass 24 Jan 2019 118,800 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,240 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 117,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 116,393 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion inner faces

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake slightly lazy in operation

Rear silencer mount corroded slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,457 miles

Front Oil leak

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

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

Offside rear hand brake cable casing deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,446 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 110,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,540 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 108,528 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,091 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,291 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 102,180 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 99,211 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 99,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 96,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front brake warning wire broken

stone chip in offside front head light glass

Pass 26 Jan 2008 96,773 miles

Oil leak

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front brake warning wire broken

stone chip in offside front head light glass

Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,015 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

emission reading close to fail

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

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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G560 NGF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G560 NGF, 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 G560 NGF registered?

G560 NGF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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