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G939 VHV

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,300 mi
Last recorded134,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG939 VHV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 134,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wings corroded

o/s bonnet hinge damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2025 134,292 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front wings corroded and holed

Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,285 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 134,285 miles

Brake performance not tested out of fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2014 134,337 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 134,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 122,367 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 120,232 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 120,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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G939 VHV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G939 VHV, 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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G939 VHV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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