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G425 KPW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,420 mi
Last recorded77,420 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG425 KPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2008 77,420 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front brake pads worn low on n/s , approx 2000 miles left

front tyres 3mm and 3.5 mm

n/s hand brake cable casing split and buckling

n/s/f ind. lamp cracked

rear tyres on 2.5mm

underside steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,420 miles

front brake pads worn low on n/s , approx 2000 miles left

front tyres 3mm and 3.5 mm

n/s hand brake cable casing split and buckling

n/s/f ind. lamp cracked

rear tyres on 2.5mm

underside steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 69,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 69,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,706 miles

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

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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G425 KPW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G425 KPW, 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 G425 KPW registered?

G425 KPW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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