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G784 GVN

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

118,318 mi
Last recorded118,318 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG784 GVN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 118,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 118,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 117,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 116,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,916 miles

Offside Front c/v boot leaking grease

boot lid locked unable to open

Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front c/v boot leaking grease

boot lid locked unable to open

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,499 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 99,480 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,154 miles

Front suspension springs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,154 miles

Front suspension springs slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,770 miles

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

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

o/s number plate light lense is missing

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,086 miles

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

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

o/s number plat light lense is missing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,086 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s number plat light lense is missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,209 miles

o/s number plate light lense is missing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,209 miles

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

o/s number plate light lense is missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,008 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s number plate light lense is missing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s number plate light lense is missing

Pass 1 May 2012 94,830 miles

Front number plate becoming poor in condition

Spare wheel missing

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,830 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare wheel missing

Front number plate becoming poor in condition

Nearside handbrake cable casing split.

Offside wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked still secure

n/s handbrake cable cassing broken

o/s number plate light lense missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,861 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate cracked still secure

n/s handbrake cable casing broken

o/s number plate light lense missing

Fail 28 Apr 2010 91,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate cracked still secure

n/s handbrake cable casing broken

o/s number plate light lense missing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 90,033 miles

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

Nearside handbrake outer casing split.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 90,033 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake outer casing split.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 88,536 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 88,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 84,500 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 84,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 82,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G784 GVN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G784 GVN, 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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G784 GVN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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