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G492 DPK

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,862 mi
Last recorded89,862 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG492 DPK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2014 89,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,971 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 79,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,936 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,936 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,678 miles

n/s track rod end gaiter split

Fail 14 Jan 2009 71,509 miles

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake back plates

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,509 miles

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake back plates

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2008 71,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,241 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 70,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,748 miles

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

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

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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G492 DPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 G492 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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G492 DPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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