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G804 USL

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,147 mi
Last recorded75,147 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG804 USL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 75,147 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limits & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 75,147 miles

Fuel pipe insecure pipe below fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable rubbing on tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limits & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock absorbers not located correctly

fuel pipes in engine bay perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2025 70,927 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER ARCHES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

FRONT CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED AND REPAIRED COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

FUEL PIPE NOT CORRECT PIPE

VARIOUS REPAIRS TO FLOOR AND SILL COVERED IN UNDERSEAL UNABLE TO INSPECT 100%

Fail 3 Feb 2025 70,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALONG BULK HEAD RUNNING FROM MASTER CYLINDE - FRONT TO REAR CONNECTOR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced HOLED WITHIN 30 CM OF SEATBET BELT ON FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT INNER ARCHES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

FLOOR PAN RUSTY

FUEL PIPE NOT CORRECT PIPE BUT NOT LEAKING

NSF INNER SILL

OSF INNER SILL

REPAIRS TO FRONT CHASSIS RAILS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 59,258 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 59,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch, rear most (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Badly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounts perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,472 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,735 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 50,735 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,463 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 45,463 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,626 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 43,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,766 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,809 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,809 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,726 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,695 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 39,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,470 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 38,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,482 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 37,482 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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G804 USL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G804 USL, 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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G804 USL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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