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G661 EPL

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,259 mi
Last recorded86,259 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG661 EPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,253 miles

Brake warning light glowing

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 86,253 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure glass (1.7.3)

Brake warning light glowing

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,253 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 86,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s washer jet not working

Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,554 miles

c.l 15873

Fail 6 Mar 2009 84,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

signs of damp to o/s/r caliper- no obvious leak at time of test;see c.l 15721

Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,892 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 78,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,973 miles

c/l 469295

Fail 14 Sep 2006 70,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

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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G661 EPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G661 EPL, 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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G661 EPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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