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G742 EAJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,099 mi
Last recorded108,099 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 EAJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 108,099 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

undersealed

Pass 10 May 2024 108,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,981 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 107,980 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,770 miles

very slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 107,257 miles

General corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 107,006 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 107,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 106,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 106,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,480 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 105,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 105,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 104,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,997 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 103,997 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G742 EAJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G742 EAJ, 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 G742 EAJ registered?

G742 EAJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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