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G568 RGP

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,365 mi
Last recorded64,365 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG568 RGP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 64,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 64,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 55,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 55,678 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,396 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 53,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,379 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

road wheels corroded in inner surfaces

Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear axles (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes that run to the rear clipped to the floorpans (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 53,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear axles (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes that run to the rear clipped to the floorpans (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 52,917 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,198 miles

o/s/f flexi hose perished

rear steel brake pipes corroded

screen damaged lower left

slight front brakes binding

steering uj tight

Fail 27 Mar 2018 52,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle poor (3.7.D.2b)

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

o/s/f flexi hose perished

rear steel brake pipes corroded

screen damaged lower left

steering uj tight

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,887 miles

front flexi hoses perished

front tca bushes worn/perished

front tyres worn on edges

n/s screen damaged lower left

o/s/f coolant hose insecure

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe ferrel corroded

pos battery terminal loose

steering columb coupling tight

wipers worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,603 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside crack on windscreen outside of swept area and driver's view

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,238 miles

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,826 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,445 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,445 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f screen damage n/s/f wiper adjusted high on screen to avoid damage

wipers worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,519 miles

no2 injector moist poss fuel weep

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

wipers worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

no2 injector moist poss fuel weep

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

unable to check o/s/r hub bearing due to binding brake

wipers worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,316 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,147 miles

all fuel and brake pipes rusty

slight binding of offside rear brake

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,029 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,895 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,782 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 RGP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel 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 RGP, 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 RGP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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