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G758 HJC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,496 mi
Last recorded85,496 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG758 HJC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,338 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 84,621 miles

Offside Front Brake has restricted free movement.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,316 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 65,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,361 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 62,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 56,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,157 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 55,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,764 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 52,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,133 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 51,122 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,265 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,265 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

off side revearse light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,424 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,829 miles

Rear tyre walls cracking. † †Near side front tyre worn on edge.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 42,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyre walls cracking. † †Near side front tyre worn on edge

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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G758 HJC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G758 HJC, 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 G758 HJC registered?

G758 HJC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G758 HJC safe to buy?

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