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G903 DPE

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,852 mi
Last recorded163,852 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG903 DPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 163,852 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2026 163,851 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2025 163,272 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2024 162,487 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2023 161,277 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2022 159,672 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 149,256 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2019 141,150 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 136,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 130,412 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs bad pitting

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear reg deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 130,409 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs bad pitting

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear reg deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 127,751 miles

exhaust blowing at rear

front brake discs badly corroded

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside handbrake cable hanging down

track control arm bushes perished

Fail 8 Feb 2016 127,751 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust blowing at rear

front brake discs badly corroded

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside handbrake cable hanging down

track control arm bushes perished

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,460 miles

rear reg plate damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,028 miles

front brake pipes corroded/pitted

front tyres 2.5mm

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion nsr sill outer

slight corrosion on bulkhead

tyres sizes different front to rear

Pass 21 Jan 2013 113,258 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 113,258 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,165 miles

slight perishing on front flexies

Fail 1 Feb 2011 97,165 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight perishing on front flexies

Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,769 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 90,765 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,600 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,717 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 80,807 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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G903 DPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G903 DPE, 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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What year was G903 DPE registered?

G903 DPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is G903 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G903 DPE shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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