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G457 EFX

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,309 mi
Last recorded133,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 EFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,309 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 133,309 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,841 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 128,836 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 128,554 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 128,554 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 127,544 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 126,823 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 126,823 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 126,209 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 126,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 125,699 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 124,886 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 124,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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G457 EFX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G457 EFX, 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 G457 EFX registered?

G457 EFX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G457 EFX safe to buy?

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