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G321 VCN

1990 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,122 mi
Last recorded113,122 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG321 VCN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 113,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 113,089 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 113,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2015 101,244 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 101,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,500 miles

diff seal on driveshaft o/s leaking

engine oil leak

o/s/f inner drive shaft bearing noisy

steering slightly notchy

Pass 24 May 2013 75,863 miles

inner front driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

steering slightly notchy

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,545 miles

slight front brake imbalance

slight ovality n/s and o/s front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,364 miles

see advisory sheet number 113903387111

Fail 2 Jul 2007 61,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

condensation in o/s headlamp

steering feels stiff

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,902 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

high front and rear brake imbalance

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2005 41,564 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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G321 VCN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G321 VCN, 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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G321 VCN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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