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G621 LEX

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,344 mi
Last recorded155,344 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG621 LEX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 155,344 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 155,314 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 155,277 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 155,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both side (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 155,189 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 155,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 154,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 154,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly perished.

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 154,789 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 154,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine running rough on idle.

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 154,577 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 154,577 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2016 154,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 26 May 2016 154,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 26 May 2015 154,471 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 154,471 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 154,286 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 154,286 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2013 154,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 153,538 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 153,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 152,485 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2011 452,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2009 151,988 miles

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

o/s rear brake just dragging

Pass 30 Jul 2008 151,689 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fog light switch poor working

o/s rear brake just holding

washer poor working

Fail 30 Jul 2008 151,689 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fog light switch poor working

o/s rear brake just holding

washer poor working

Pass 13 Jul 2007 151,343 miles

fog light switch poor working

o/s rear brake just dragging

Pass 27 Jun 2006 151,014 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 150,772 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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G621 LEX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 G621 LEX, 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 G621 LEX registered?

G621 LEX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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