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G348 VPG

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

248,124 mi
Last recorded248,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 VPG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2007 248,124 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

offside door hinge worn

rear wiper blade missing

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

Oil leak

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 17 Jul 2006 241,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 241,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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G348 VPG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G348 VPG, 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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G348 VPG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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