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G472 GSG

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,643 mi
Last recorded189,643 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 GSG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 189,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 189,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2017 189,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and floor and boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp missing lens fallen off (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and floor and boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure plate split (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not I prescribed area

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 188,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

alternator belt loose

engine oil leak

o/s/f headlight clip broken

spare wheel deflated

spare wheel rim corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 186,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advice n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches corroded

advice n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

advice wear in n/s front upper strut top mtg

Fail 26 Aug 2010 186,208 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

key for fuel cap missing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 180,737 miles

Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 180,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 173,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 168,842 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 168,842 miles

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

advice o/s rear door not opening from outside

Pass 12 May 2006 156,440 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

washer control switch becoming faulty.

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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G472 GSG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G472 GSG, 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 G472 GSG registered?

G472 GSG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 April 1990.

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