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G266 XRJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,394 mi
Last recorded110,394 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 XRJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,394 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 110,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,849 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover is perished but preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tca bush worn with slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tca bush worn with slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Old odometer in footwell reads 183726 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 183,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 180,088 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 180,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2014 170,187 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 160,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 160,272 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 149,113 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

nsf brake paipe corroded

osr tyre worn to limit , nsf tyre perished

Fail 30 Mar 2012 149,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake hoses perished

nsf brake paipe corroded

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

osr tyre worn to limit , nsf tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 140,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 133,285 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 133,285 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 127,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 121,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 115,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G266 XRJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G266 XRJ, 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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G266 XRJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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