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G417 MCP

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,440 mi
Last recorded58,440 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 MCP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,421 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,421 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,414 miles

tick over slightly high

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,404 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,148 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,148 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,839 miles

both handbreak cables outer casing broken allowing water in

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,972 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,972 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jun 2010 56,372 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 55,679 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,911 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 54,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all lights flicker due to falty alternator

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 52,724 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 52,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G417 MCP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G417 MCP, 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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G417 MCP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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