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G473 WBM

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,517 mi
Last recorded112,517 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 WBM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 112,517 miles

exhaust slightly noisier than standard fitment

front valance loose

Fail 12 Aug 2013 112,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust slightly noisier than standard fitment

front valance loose

Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,223 miles

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

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

exhaust has scureing springs missing exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 24 Jul 2012 112,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

exhaust has scureing springs missing exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 24 May 2011 110,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes binding slightley borderline

no rear seats fitted time of test

play in nearside front track rod (inner) bush/joint (BORDERLINE) rack boot covering passed as inspected

Pass 28 May 2010 108,904 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 107,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 106,573 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 106,573 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G473 WBM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G473 WBM, 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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G473 WBM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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