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G948 XMP

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

197,970 mi
Last recorded197,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 XMP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 197,970 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 197,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 197,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 197,385 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 197,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 196,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 196,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 196,395 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 195,982 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 195,965 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 194,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 193,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 May 2015 191,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 191,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 190,100 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f brake hose is rubbing slightly on the anti-roll bar link.

Pass 16 May 2012 189,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 186,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 180,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 173,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 166,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 159,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 151,994 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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G948 XMP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G948 XMP, 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 G948 XMP registered?

G948 XMP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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