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G39 XHU

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,522 mi
Last recorded91,522 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 XHU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 91,522 miles

both front road springs corroded

nsf metal brake pipe corroded

nsr tyre slightly perished

rear lower bottom engine mounting worn and rubber perished

Fail 3 May 2016 91,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front road springs corroded

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

nsf metal brake pipe corroded

nsr tyre slightly perished

rear lower bottom engine mounting worn and rubber perished

Pass 7 May 2015 91,500 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

rear tyres perished

Fail 1 May 2015 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2014 91,459 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked & perished

rear shock absorber bushes splitting

Pass 25 May 2013 91,413 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 91,413 miles

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 91,057 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 91,028 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 88,835 miles

brake pipes rusty.

n/s/f brake flexy deteriorated.

slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearings.

Fail 19 May 2010 88,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes rusty.

n/s/f brake flexy deteriorated.

slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearings.

Pass 14 May 2009 86,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 84,108 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 84,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,393 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 81,393 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 78,573 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 78,573 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cracks in near side rear flexi hose

off side rear brake pipe corrodded

rear wiper split

split in off side handbrake cable

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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G39 XHU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G39 XHU, 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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G39 XHU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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