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G250 TEC

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,829 mi
Last recorded130,829 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG250 TEC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 130,829 miles

ns/r flexi brake hose close to suspension component

slight noise from os/r wheel brg

Fail 20 May 2015 130,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns/r flexi brake hose close to suspension component

slight noise from os/r wheel brg

Pass 26 May 2014 125,809 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

slight play in steering colum uj

travel at hand brake

Fail 21 May 2014 125,802 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

os/r tyre perished

slight play in steering colum uj

travel at hand brake

Pass 15 May 2013 123,521 miles

corrosion to offside boot floor and rear crossmember

os reversing light not working

play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

play in offside door hinges

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 13 May 2013 123,513 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear seats and belts removed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside boot floor and rear crossmember

os reversing light not working

play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

play in offside door hinges

Pass 3 May 2012 119,038 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Hazzard light switch stiff but still functional

Nearside front wiper blade deteriating

corrosion to offside rear boot floor

os rear brake hose ferruls corroded

slight nearside front brake bind

upper strut mounts slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 119,038 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Hazzard light switch stiff but still functional

Nearside front wiper blade deteriating

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to offside rear boot floor

os rear brake hose ferruls corroded

slight nearside front brake bind

upper strut mounts slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 115,013 miles

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

front brakes discs corroded

rear suspension slightly low

Pass 19 May 2010 11,775 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 111,775 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 106,298 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 106,291 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 May 2008 99,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle rubber bushes detriorated

Pass 15 May 2008 99,710 miles

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

both rear axle rubber bushes detriorated

Pass 14 May 2007 92,840 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

os/r flexi hose ferral corroded

travle at handbrake

Pass 16 May 2006 86,937 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

brake imbalance close to limit ( nf/f reading lower than os/f.

Fail 13 May 2006 86,887 miles

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

BRAKE IMBALANCE CLOSE TO LIMIT NS/F READING LOWER THAN OS/F

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

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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G250 TEC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G250 TEC, 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 G250 TEC registered?

G250 TEC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G250 TEC safe to buy?

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