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G386 EJL

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,044 mi
Last recorded89,044 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 EJL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 89,044 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,134 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 88,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 87,753 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 87,753 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G386 EJL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G386 EJL, 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 G386 EJL registered?

G386 EJL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 February 1990.

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