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G8 PEU

1991 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,705 mi
Last recorded81,705 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,705 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,227 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 81,224 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 79,071 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,520 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 77,519 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam not staying on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,991 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,991 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 72,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,675 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front/rear tyres slight cracking to outer sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2009 69,973 miles

front/rear tyres slight cracking to outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Feb 2009 699,960 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,493 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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G8 PEU is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,600 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 G8 PEU, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G8 PEU is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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