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G364 XMU

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

222,891 mi
Last recorded222,891 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG364 XMU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 222,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 212,821 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 212,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 201,262 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front no plate in poor condition

n/s rear floor rusting

Pass 5 Aug 2010 188,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 188,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 175,465 miles

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

front no plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2009 175,460 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2008 163,673 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 163,673 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 157,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhust mounting in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2006 150,616 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake cables outers starting to colapse

front no. plate cracked

stone chip in screen outside swept area

Fail 28 Jun 2006 150,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear outer handbrake cables breaking up.

front number plate cracked.

stonechip out of swept area.

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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G364 XMU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G364 XMU, 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 G364 XMU registered?

G364 XMU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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