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G353 VKJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,500 mi
Last recorded83,500 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 VKJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 83,500 miles

both front flexi hoses insecurely clipped

center prop shft splines worn

front lower shock bushes poor condition

rear steel brake pipes poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2009 83,500 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Front Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front flexi hoses insecurely clipped

center prop shft splines worn

front lower shock bushes poor condition

rear steel brake pipes poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2007 83,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 83,214 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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G353 VKJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G353 VKJ, 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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G353 VKJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 May 1990.

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