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G492 UMB

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,477 mi
Last recorded123,477 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG492 UMB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 123,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 123,471 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 113,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad wear indicator wires broken (front pads)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 109,939 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 109,937 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 104,308 miles

offside front drop link to anti roll bar ball scoket fitted to suspension leg has slight play in it !

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 UMB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G492 UMB, 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 G492 UMB registered?

G492 UMB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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