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G90 LUM

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,064 mi
Last recorded117,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG90 LUM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 117,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 116,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,445 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,971 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,911 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,857 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,355 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion hole to nearside rear roof outside of seat belt prescribed area at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2011 112,354 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion hole to nearside rear roof outside of seat belt prescribed area at time of test

nearside rear hand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,125 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 111,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 107,265 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 107,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r flexi brake hoses cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f flexy brake hose cracking

n/s/r n/s/f tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Oct 2006 99,287 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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G90 LUM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G90 LUM, 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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G90 LUM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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