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H594 GPL

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,055 mi
Last recorded181,055 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH594 GPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 181,055 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 179,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 179,860 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 176,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s lens cracked but not affecting dip beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer o/s cv boot leaking a little grease but whole and secure.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 176,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked but not affecting dip beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer o/s outer cv boot leaking grease but still complete.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 171,372 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 171,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 162,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 162,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no light/beam emitted (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 154,633 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside subframe presribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 154,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch next to engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside subframe presribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 148,989 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensive perishing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both + damaged! (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 148,956 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure excess play in joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main - beside fuel tank/near underbody virtical to sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriorated/kinked! (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensive perishing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake efficiency low - cause of failer!

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both + damaged! (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 144,267 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both+ damage! (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in lower column u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 144,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working worked after being taped (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both+ damage! (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in lower column u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 140,475 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 131,549 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 131,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases &/or manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 115,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 115,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,197 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,189 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade splitting!

Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,614 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 73,609 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wheel bearings niosey

Fail 24 Sep 2009 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wheel bearings niosey

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,228 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F clear indicator lens missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 48,433 miles

n/s inner cv boot weeping grease

rear window washer not working

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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H594 GPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H594 GPL, 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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H594 GPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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