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G370 BAR

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,931 mi
Last recorded47,931 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG370 BAR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,931 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,414 miles

Front Both seat frames flexing slightly

Front to rear brake/fuel lines corroded

Radiator deteriorated

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Staining on tank, not damp, may be a previously repaired issue or only materializes when tank full

Fail 15 Aug 2016 47,414 miles

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)

Front Both seat frames flexing slightly

Front to rear brake/fuel lines corroded

Radiator deteriorated

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Staining on tank, not damp, may be a previously repaired issue or only materializes when tank full

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,162 miles

all four tyres slightly out of shape

front discs pitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 43,160 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres slightly out of shape

front discs pitted

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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G370 BAR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G370 BAR, 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 G370 BAR registered?

G370 BAR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 February 1990.

Is G370 BAR safe to buy?

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