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G89 BLU

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,546 mi
Last recorded109,546 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG89 BLU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 109,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 105,280 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,033 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,732 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 97,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,989 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,311 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,782 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,262 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 81,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,751 miles

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

tyres rear sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack (nearside).

Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,923 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack (nearside).

Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,560 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 76,813 miles

slight movement to both track rod ends. slight interaction with front side lamps & indicators when idling

Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,066 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 76,037 miles

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

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

Nearside front jacking point has corrosion but is not within a pescribed area

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in both front seat backs

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Recommend bootlid strut

Recommend both track rod ends as both have split covers

Pass 16 Jun 2006 75,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G89 BLU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G89 BLU, 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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G89 BLU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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