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H498 GPK

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

112,056 mi
Last recorded112,056 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 GPK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 112,056 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 112,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 112,007 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 111,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 111,865 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,899 miles

Front Coil springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,833 miles

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

nsf,osf and ns front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2015 104,833 miles

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)

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

nsf,osf and ns front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,072 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

corrosion to floor pans and chassis members

front brake discs pitted

rear drums and back plates corroded

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2014 102,072 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

corrosion to floor pans and chassis members

front brake discs pitted

rear drums and back plates corroded

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front section of front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded

main beam flash does not work

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,792 miles

front section of front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded

main beam flash does not work

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,050 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 94,050 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,909 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,304 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,555 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,539 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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H498 GPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H498 GPK, 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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H498 GPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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