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G568 FJL

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,653 mi
Last recorded76,653 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG568 FJL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,653 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 76,438 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 75,913 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 75,913 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,193 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust blowing from join slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,105 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 74,084 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,422 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 71,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,050 miles

Offside Rear service brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 68,277 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,251 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,620 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,869 miles

N/S windscreen wiper blade spliting.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,124 miles

N/S front wiper blade splitting.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2013 59,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2012 57,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 54,358 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 54,331 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 47,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,970 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,920 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,475 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2006 34,728 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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G568 FJL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G568 FJL, 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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G568 FJL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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