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G917 WDG

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,734 mi
Last recorded123,734 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG917 WDG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 123,734 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 123,715 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 122,279 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 122,272 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 120,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 120,043 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 120,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,235 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER CV JOINTS HAVE WEAR

Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,957 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 113,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 112,630 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,594 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 105,823 miles

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

o/s/r tyre runs close to inner wing

Fail 20 Sep 2008 105,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre runs close to inner wing

spare tyre unservicable sidewall holed [flat]

Pass 13 Sep 2007 99,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear torsion bar stiff in operation

Fail 12 Sep 2007 99,149 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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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G917 WDG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G917 WDG, 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 G917 WDG registered?

G917 WDG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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