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A18 GRD

1992 Peugeot 205

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,681 mi
Last recorded71,681 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GRD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 71,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 71,604 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 71,576 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE MAKING INSPECTION FOR CORROSION E.T.C NOT POSSIBLE

IMBALANCE ACROSS REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKE - JUST MEETING M.O.T CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

Pass 9 May 2017 71,543 miles

N/S/F OUTER C.V. BOOT HAS SMALL HOLE STARTING TO ALLOW GREASE TO ESCAPE

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED MAKING BRAKE PIPE INSPECTION ETC NOT FULLY POSSIBLE

Pass 20 May 2016 71,499 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AND SHOWING CRACKING IN TREAD

SURFACE CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES

UNDER VEHICLE IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT OF BRAKE PIPES

Pass 13 May 2015 71,448 miles

BRAKE AND FUEL PIPRES ETC COVERED IN GREASE UNDER VEHICLE - BUT LOOK TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

REAR SERVICE BRAKE HAS AN IMBALANCE OF 27% WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE LIMIT OF MOT CRITERIA

Pass 1 May 2014 71,273 miles

UNDER VEHICLE HAS GREASE APPLIED TO BRAKE PIPES ETC BUT ALL LOOKS IN GOOD CONDITION

Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,272 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

UNDER VEHICLE HAS GREASE APPLIED TO BRAKE PIPES ETC BUT ALL LOOKS IN GOOD CONDITION

Pass 23 May 2013 70,829 miles

all brake pipes and brake hoses and parts of underside covered in grease

Pass 17 May 2012 70,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 70,458 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of nearside front tyre cracking in tread borderline

underside of vehicle greased brake pipes fuel lines passed as inspected

Pass 14 May 2010 69,568 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes and fuel lines heavily greased passed as seen

condition of nearside front tyre cracking (borderline)

underside of vehicle greased in places passed as seen

Pass 19 May 2009 69,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 68,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 68,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 68,426 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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A18 GRD is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 101,336 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 A18 GRD, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 GRD registered?

A18 GRD is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 January 1992.

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