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G846 SEC

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,829 mi
Last recorded82,829 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG846 SEC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 82,829 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 82,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,197 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot has cracking . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cracking .185/60r14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,461 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot deteriorated cracking . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 81,130 miles

Front Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate has slight damage to the corner but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 81,130 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both front coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,127 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 81,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 81,088 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,490 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,008 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

N/s handbrake cable outer sleeve has a bulge in it.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

N/s handbrake cable outer sleeve has a bulge in it.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,201 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 78,199 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,957 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,860 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G846 SEC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G846 SEC, 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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G846 SEC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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