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G870 XUT

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,284 mi
Last recorded68,284 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 XUT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 67,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 66,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 66,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,866 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 63,866 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 62,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,416 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,742 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,035 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,277 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,278 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,572 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,866 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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G870 XUT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G870 XUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G870 XUT registered?

G870 XUT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G870 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G870 XUT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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