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G23 DPD

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,314 mi
Last recorded122,314 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 DPD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,314 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r wheel noisy

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2009 122,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r wheel noisy

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2008 121,730 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 121,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 104,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,378 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 95,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G23 DPD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G23 DPD, 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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G23 DPD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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