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G73 LHG

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,351 mi
Last recorded85,351 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG73 LHG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 85,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 84,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,853 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 83,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 83,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 82,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,879 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 81,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO 3.75 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,791 miles

185/60/R14/82H. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 81,791 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

185/60/R14/82H. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,768 miles

185/60/R14/82H. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,763 miles

185/60/R14/82H. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.

Exhaust noisy Slight leak from front pipe sealed at this time by exhaust cement. (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,762 miles

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

185/60/R14/82H. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.

Exhaust noisy Slight leak from front pipe sealed at this time by exhaust cement. (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,765 miles

Rear Inner both sides jacking point area corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,051 miles

185/60/R14/82H. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.

Brake pipes all protected with grease.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,702 miles

Both brake and fuel pipes coated with grease not allowiing full inspection

Both front lower suspension arm bushes weak strong advice change

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak

Vehicle has slight corrossion underneath on both sides of jacking point

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,496 miles

Both brake pipes and fuel pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Both rear jacking points corroded and weak

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has slight corrossion underneath

Fail 23 Apr 2013 76,496 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both brake pipes and fuel pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Both rear jacking points corroded and weak

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has slight corrossion underneath

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,795 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,269 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 73,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 May 2008 71,910 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 71,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 69,965 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2006 69,965 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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G73 LHG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G73 LHG, 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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G73 LHG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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