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G477 XTP

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 XTP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 127,308 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2019 127,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 126,375 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 126,373 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

No rear suspension travel

Pass 21 May 2013 124,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2013 124,633 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 118,941 miles

rear pads low

Fail 4 May 2012 118,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s front tyre low

rear pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine a little smokey

advise rear exhaust mounts

slight damage front plate

Fail 20 Oct 2009 106,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust rear mountings spliting front down pipe knocking front subframe

slight damage front plate

Pass 7 May 2008 99,987 miles

advise ; gearbox mount worn

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

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

advise ; erratic base idle

Pass 11 May 2007 85,707 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 85,707 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 672,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vin number difficult to read and vin plate re-riveted

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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G477 XTP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G477 XTP, 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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G477 XTP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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