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G407 XUR

1990 Peugeot 205

Gold Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG407 XUR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,700 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 59,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,347 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,124 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 53,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,234 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,902 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,048 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 51,042 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,407 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 50,389 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,881 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 49,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,753 miles

both offside tyres wearing unevenly

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

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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G407 XUR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G407 XUR, 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 G407 XUR registered?

G407 XUR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 March 1990.

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