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H811 GPL

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

154,819 mi
Last recorded154,819 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH811 GPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 154,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 153,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 153,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 152,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 150,933 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 150,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,018 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 150,018 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 149,548 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 147,361 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 147,361 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 146,210 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 146,210 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 145,709 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight perishing between tread

Fail 21 Nov 2016 145,697 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight perishing between tread

Pass 3 Oct 2015 145,292 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

perrishing on brake hoses

rear brake slight low reading

Pass 21 Nov 2013 144,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 144,921 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 137,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CO neare limit

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside headlamp minor damage

slight exhaust blow on flange

Pass 27 Nov 2012 137,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CO neare limit

offside headlamp minor damage

slight exhaust blow on flange

Pass 1 Dec 2011 132,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 132,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 126,238 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 126,128 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 116,689 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 113,851 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 113,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 111,336 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 111,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2005 107,440 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 107,440 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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H811 GPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc 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 H811 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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H811 GPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 September 1990.

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