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G399 CPL

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 CPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 123,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box + pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,404 miles

exhaust blow center pipe

Fail 5 Dec 2022 122,403 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow center pipe

Pass 23 Nov 2021 120,876 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,180 miles

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

car being used as van

center exhaust blowing

Fail 30 Nov 2020 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

car being used as van

center exhaust blowing

Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,425 miles

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

outer sills rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2019 114,424 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

outer sills rusty

Pass 9 May 2018 109,941 miles

brake pipes been coated in grease

car being used as van so could not chest seat seat belts

engine and gear box oil leaks

slight blow exhaust box

Fail 9 May 2018 109,941 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pipes been coated in grease

car being used as van so could not chest seat seat belts

engine and gear box oil leaks

slight blow exhaust box

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,404 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear shocker damp

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 102,820 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 102,819 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,550 miles

front brake pipe rusty

front number plate in poor condition

near side rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear brake pipe rusty

slight damp patch near side rear shocker

Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,544 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pipe rusty

front number plate in poor condition

near side rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear brake pipe rusty

slight damp patch near side rear shocker

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,008 miles

exhaust rusty

front number plate in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 94,006 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rusty

front number plate in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 88,441 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 88,440 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 82,185 miles

near side front brake hoses starting to split

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side rear tyre on legal limit and craking

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shocker bushes starting to lift

Fail 29 May 2012 82,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

grease on near side front lower arm ball joint from c.v boot need to check for split in rubber after change boot

near side front brake hoses starting to split

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side rear tyre on legal limit and craking

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shocker bushes starting to lift

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,260 miles

both front brake hoses pershing

both front c.v boots pershing

engine oil leak

front coil springs rusty

ioff side rear tyre pershing

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2011 75,251 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front brake hoses pershing

both front c.v boots pershing

engine oil leak

front coil springs rusty

ioff side rear tyre pershing

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,495 miles

brake pipes coated in undersill

engine oil leak

front brake hoses pershing

front coil springs rusty

near side front tyre on legel limit

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shockers bushes perishing

tyres perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes coated in undersill

engine oil leak

front brake hoses pershing

front coil springs rusty

near side front tyre on legel limit

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shockers bushes perishing

tyres perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 71,110 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

dampness around steering rack

front screen cracked but out of swept area

wipers splitting

Fail 27 Oct 2008 71,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

dampness around steering rack

front screen cracked but out of swept area

wipers splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2006 70,951 miles

offside windscreen lower corner chipped. †nearside rear suspension bump-stop missing.

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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G399 CPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 G399 CPL, 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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G399 CPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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