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G357 VPG

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

232,272 mi
Last recorded232,272 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG357 VPG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 232,272 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid low (topped up after test)

Fail 7 Sep 2022 232,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 232,272 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 232,272 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 232,272 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 231,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 230,525 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 229,193 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 229,193 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 227,895 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 227,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 226,073 miles

off side front c.v boot perishing and inner boot in poor condition

outer and inner sills rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 225,491 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 224,663 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

servo and inner wings rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 223,976 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

heavy rust to inner wings /dampness around servo

Pass 19 Apr 2012 222,843 miles

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

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

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

dampness around servo

heavy rust inner wings /

Fail 18 Apr 2012 222,843 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

dampness around servo

heavy rust inner wings /

Pass 6 Apr 2011 221,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside rear radius arm

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2010 220,511 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres slight wear on outer edges

rear brake readings low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 216,429 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slight wear on outer edges

Fail 2 Apr 2008 213,869 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tested in damp conditions

Pass 2 Apr 2008 213,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tested in damp conditions

Pass 26 Apr 2007 211,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

tested in damp conditions

Pass 13 Apr 2006 208,562 miles

new exhaust fitted

new track rod end fitted nearside front

oil leak

servo heavily corroded

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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G357 VPG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G357 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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G357 VPG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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