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G371 XMU

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

103,526 mi
Last recorded103,526 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG371 XMU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2006 103,526 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

ADVISE-FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

ADVISE-SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 20 Aug 2005 103,526 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2005 103,526 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate cracked

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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G371 XMU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 G371 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 G371 XMU registered?

G371 XMU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is G371 XMU safe to buy?

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