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G452 DPK

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,061 mi
Last recorded127,061 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG452 DPK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 127,061 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 127,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both o/s driveshaft gaiters are perished & starting to leak.

Brake pedal rubber wearing.

N/s inner driveshaft gaiter split.

N/s rear tyre is perished.

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

O/s rear tyre looks underinflated.

Some play in o/s driveshaft.

Track rod end gaiters split.

Various metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 122,432 miles

Brake hoses are perishing.

Front brake pads look low.

Inner and outer driveshaft gaiters perished, starting to leak & will need replacing soon.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear suspension feels a bit stiffer than n/s, suspect radius arm bearings starting to seize.

Some metal brake pipes corroding.

Some oil on engine.

Some ply in n/s of steering rack.

Track rod end gaiters are perished & n/s is split, there is no play in the joints at present, but they will probably deteriorate quickly.

Fail 21 Sep 2006 122,432 miles

Brake hoses are perishing.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake pads look low.

Inner and outer driveshaft gaiters perished, starting to leak & will need replacing soon.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear suspension feels a bit stiffer than n/s, suspect radius arm bearings starting to seize.

Some metal brake pipes corroding.

Some oil on engine.

Some ply in n/s of steering rack.

Track rod end gaiters are perished & n/s is split, there is no play in the joints at present, but they will probably deteriorate quickly.

Pass 22 Sep 2005 120,404 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 120,404 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Some play in steering rack.

Spare tyre is worn.

Brake hoses perishing.

Clutch is slipping.

Inner and outer driveshaft gaiters perished.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Various metal brake pipes corroding.

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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G452 DPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G452 DPK, 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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G452 DPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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