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G227 BGS

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,152 mi
Last recorded215,152 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG227 BGS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 215,152 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 213,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

no centure mirror at time of test door mirrors ok

Fail 13 May 2015 213,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

no centure mirror at time of test door mirrors ok

Pass 14 May 2014 211,337 miles

nearside rear tyre has tears

offside rear tyre has tears

Fail 14 May 2014 211,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre has tears

offside rear tyre has tears

Pass 14 May 2013 208,839 miles

offside rear light lens broken

Fail 13 May 2013 208,839 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear light lens broken

Pass 18 May 2012 20,589 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 205,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 May 2011 202,323 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 198,151 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 198,151 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 189,240 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 189,239 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 184,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2006 180,318 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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G227 BGS is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G227 BGS, 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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G227 BGS is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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