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G958 UKL

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,007 mi
Last recorded117,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 UKL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 117,007 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated hose to carb is perished and held on with a cable tie (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 116,415 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 116,411 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 115,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake effort low both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 115,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake effort low both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2016 111,659 miles

slight knock on n/s/f suspension

Fail 12 May 2016 111,659 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bush to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 May 2015 106,079 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 106,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2014 99,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2014 99,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 84,654 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 84,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 76,623 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2011 72,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 70,063 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Coolant leak

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

N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear axle mounting bush's worn and have slight movement

Pass 13 May 2009 68,397 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 67,501 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 64,100 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 64,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,561 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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G958 UKL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G958 UKL, 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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G958 UKL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 April 1990.

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