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G311 XJA

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,483 mi
Last recorded112,483 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 XJA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 112,483 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,626 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 111,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 110,861 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 110,861 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,350 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 103,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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G311 XJA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G311 XJA, 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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What year was G311 XJA registered?

G311 XJA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 June 1990.

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