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H792 GFC

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

230,494 mi
Last recorded230,494 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH792 GFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 230,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 223,345 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two stone chips present (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 216,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 216,574 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Lower (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Lower (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sill Corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 206,746 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 206,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 191,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 177,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 171,644 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 171,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be fitted to the offside rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 168,041 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 168,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 119,867 miles

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

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

advise n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 116,256 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 116,256 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 4 Aug 2006 113,093 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 113,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H792 GFC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H792 GFC, 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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H792 GFC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 October 1990.

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