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G626 KPW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

282,159 mi
Last recorded282,159 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG626 KPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 282,159 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 281,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 279,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 278,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 277,753 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 276,621 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 275,211 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 270,138 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN AXLE BUSHES

Pass 31 Aug 2017 269,508 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres perished

slight play in rear axel bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2016 262,742 miles

o/s front door hinge worn

Pass 1 Oct 2015 257,675 miles

o/s headlamp dull

oil leak

some play in o/s door hinge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 249,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 244,457 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 235,956 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 227,875 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 227,875 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2011 219,571 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 213,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 207,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 199,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 191,342 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 183,987 miles

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

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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G626 KPW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G626 KPW, 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 G626 KPW registered?

G626 KPW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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