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G118 MCL

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,382 mi
Last recorded57,382 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG118 MCL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,382 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/ sill corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 49,984 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/ sill corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,344 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 24 Mar 2017 47,338 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven 50% (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,097 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2015 41,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,168 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey when spun

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 20,983 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 18,921 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 18,910 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 16,328 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 16,327 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,456 miles

osr h/brake outter cable split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 13,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,982 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 12,380 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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G118 MCL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G118 MCL, 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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G118 MCL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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