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G794 ELV

1990 Peugeot 205

Orange Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,119 mi
Last recorded98,119 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 ELV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,119 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,272 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,658 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,327 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 111,327 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 111,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,704 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 110,046 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 110,046 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 109,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

car has been modified

head lights deteriorated

tyres perished and split

windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,499 miles

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

car has been modified

head lights deteriorated

tyres perished and split

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 108,664 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 108,071 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 132,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 104,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 104,601 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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G794 ELV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Orange with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G794 ELV, 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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G794 ELV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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