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G69 BLU

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,899 mi
Last recorded121,899 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG69 BLU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 121,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 121,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 121,579 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 121,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour broken lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 120,406 miles

Both front outer floor areas corroded.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S steering rack gaiter deteriorated/split.

O/S/F Brake binding.

O/S/R Brake binding.

O/S/R Outer sill area corroded.

Steering system feels notchy/tight.

Pass 29 Sep 2018 118,229 miles

both o/s brakes slightly binding

engine has oil leak

slight rear brake inbalance

spare tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,691 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 116,691 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,055 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 114,104 miles

Coolant leak.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,010 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 113,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 112,383 miles

Nearside wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 8 Aug 2013 112,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Aug 2012 111,499 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 111,499 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 109,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 107,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 104,678 miles

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2008 102,020 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 101,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 101,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,893 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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G69 BLU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G69 BLU, 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 G69 BLU registered?

G69 BLU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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