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G291 AUD

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,102 mi
Last recorded152,102 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 AUD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 152,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 148,105 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear park brake cable outer casing is in poor condition (may need attention soon)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover is split

oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

slight wear / play in nearside and offside inner steering track rod knuckles

some scratchmarks in windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2012 148,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear park brake cable outer casing is in poor condition (may need attention soon)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover is split

offside wiper blade starting to split

oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

slight coolant leak from top of radiator area

slight wear / play in nearside and offside inner steering track rod knuckles

some scratchmarks in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2010 141,696 miles

interior mirror fallen off

Fail 22 Jul 2010 141,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror fallen off

Pass 17 Jul 2009 137,703 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2008 134,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front complance bushes slightly worn

nearside rear tyre heavy perishing

pos coolant fan not working

Fail 21 Jul 2008 134,576 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness on offside rear back plate

front complance bushes slightly worn

nearside rear tyre heavy perishing

pos coolant fan not working

Pass 18 Jul 2007 131,232 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

several scatches in windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2006 128,026 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 123,781 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 123,781 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G291 AUD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G291 AUD, 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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G291 AUD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 July 1990.

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