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G271 EPA

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,059 mi
Last recorded104,059 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 EPA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 104,059 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front track contol arm D bushes slighlty worn

Fail 13 Mar 2009 102,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 102,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 102,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 102,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 101,101 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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G271 EPA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G271 EPA, 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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G271 EPA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is G271 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G271 EPA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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