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G260 EPL

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,641 mi
Last recorded112,641 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG260 EPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 112,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 106,904 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 106,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 101,603 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2010 101,603 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2009 96,307 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to inner front wings,n/s/r tyre near limit

slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 12 May 2009 96,307 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to inner front wings,n/s/r tyre near limit

slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 13 May 2008 91,052 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 86,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 81,416 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 81,416 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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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G260 EPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G260 EPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G260 EPL registered?

G260 EPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G260 EPL safe to buy?

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