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G701 LKU

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,217 mi
Last recorded84,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 LKU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 84,217 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2025 84,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable starting to split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot is twisted and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 15 May 2025 84,063 miles

Windscreen washer not working front washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable starting to split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot is twisted and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade is torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 22 May 2024 83,655 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 83,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,372 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,402 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 80,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,122 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,575 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 77,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,176 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 76,170 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,924 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,036 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,291 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 66,128 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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G701 LKU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G701 LKU, 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 G701 LKU registered?

G701 LKU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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The MOT history for G701 LKU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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