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G442 BLB

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,250 mi
Last recorded143,250 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 BLB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 143,250 miles

footbrake and handbrake only just met requirements

slight play in n/s of rear axle

Fail 27 Jan 2017 143,248 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

footbrake and handbrake only just met requirements

slight play in n/s of rear axle

Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,028 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Gear box oil leak.

Air Box insecure.

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

O/S/F brake disc reduced braking surface.

O/S/R 1/4 dented.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight blow from Exhaust manifold.

Spare tyre perished.

Fail 12 Dec 2015 143,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre flat

Air box insecure

Dent OSR quarter but no jaggered edge

Engine oil leak

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

Fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2014 142,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 139,498 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 128,770 miles

Engine passed emissions test but advise attention to variable idle speed.

Movement at n.s lower headlamp unit.

N.s headlamp aim at lower limt.

N.s outer c.v gaiter deteriorated; slight grease residue at same.

N.s.f inner tyre tread worn.

O.s inner windscreen washer jet weak in operation (one jet of two at o.s).

O.s.f upper anti-roll bar ball-joint dust cover split. Advisory note until April 1st.2012

Outer circumferences of o.s and n.s front brake discs are corroded and pitted.

Fail 21 Jan 2012 128,795 miles

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

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

Brake fluid reservoir level low.

Engine passed emission tests but advise reference variable idle speed.

Movement at n.s lower headlamp unit.

N.s headlamp aim at lower limt.

N.s outer c.v gaiter deteriorated; slight grease residue at same.

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

O.s inner windscreen washer jet weak in operation (one jet of two at o.s).

O.s.f upper anti-roll bar ball-joint dust cover split. Advisory note until April 1st.2012

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Outer circumferences of o.s and n.s front brake discs are corroded and pitted.

Rear of o.s rear brake backplate has a residue of hydraulic fluid at same.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 119,394 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 118,918 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2006 117,836 miles

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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G442 BLB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G442 BLB, 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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G442 BLB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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