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G973 BLD

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,777 mi
Last recorded96,777 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG973 BLD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 95,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 95,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 94,896 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 93,936 miles

outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,449 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel lines surface corroded

inner and outer sills aurface corroded

slight exhuast blown on mid to rear exhuast joint

Fail 18 Apr 2014 91,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corrded

inner and outer sills corroded at rear both sides

no reverse lamp

rear tyres on aprox 2.5mm

Pass 10 Jul 2007 90,153 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

handbrake cables loose

sligth noise in offside front drive shaft support bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2007 90,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

hand brake cables loose

slight noise in offside front drive shaft support bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,443 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 84,443 miles

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

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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G973 BLD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G973 BLD, 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 G973 BLD registered?

G973 BLD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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