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G28 PNC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG28 PNC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 148,655 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 148,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front lower suspension arm inner bush worn slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2008 142,523 miles

cooling pipe fouling steering drive

f/n/s brake dragging

f/n/s flexable brake hose perished

front discs worn

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s headlanp poor

o/s inner track control arm bush worn

o/s wiper poor

steering rack worn

underside very rusty in places

Fail 6 Jun 2008 142,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cooling pipe fouling steering drive

f/n/s brake dragging

f/n/s flexable brake hose perished

front discs worn

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s headlanp poor

o/s inner track control arm bush worn

o/s wiper poor

steering rack worn

underside very rusty in places

Pass 19 Jun 2007 137,331 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 137,083 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 134,651 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 134,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front floor corroded

rear bump stops missing

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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G28 PNC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G28 PNC, 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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G28 PNC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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