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205 MVS

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,802 mi
Last recorded148,802 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 MVS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 148,802 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 148,800 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 148,800 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 143,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Roll cage fitted

Three point harnesses fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2014 143,159 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Roll cage fitted

Three point harnesses fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2013 139,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 136,252 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 136,252 miles

Front Wheels Small Play

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 136,252 miles

Front Wheels Small Play

Pass 13 Aug 2009 122,797 miles

both track rod end dust and grease rubbers split

cannot fully inspect outer sills due to side skirt/covers fitted

full harness seat belts fitted at time of test

slight maks to nearside of windscreen not in line of vision

very slight free play to both lower shocker bushes

very slight lifting of rubber on both rear square sub frame mounts

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 114,965 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 74,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 74,899 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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205 MVS is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 205 MVS, 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 205 MVS registered?

205 MVS is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 205 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 205 MVS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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