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G961 EPK

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,148 mi
Last recorded106,148 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 EPK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 106,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,541 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,889 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 103,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,798 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,680 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 101,876 miles

Front tyres Perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 10,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,699 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 Jul 2011 97,677 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,342 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear 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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G961 EPK 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 66.7%.

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 G961 EPK, 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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G961 EPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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