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G101 ELJ

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,318 mi
Last recorded32,318 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 ELJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,318 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

creeking from front brake calipers

front brake disc rusty

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to part

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front headlamp reflector slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,318 miles

creeking from front brake calipers

front brake disc rusty

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to part

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front headlamp reflector slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,891 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 25,891 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & perishing

long travel on handbrake

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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G101 ELJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G101 ELJ, 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 G101 ELJ registered?

G101 ELJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 June 1990.

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