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G493 UFJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,722 mi
Last recorded135,722 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 UFJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 135,722 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wiper blades slightly worn

N/S & O/S front tie bar busehes perishing

Rear axle mounting bushes perishing

Rocker cover gasket oil leak

Steering rack slight wear very slight movement at n/s & o/S front inner steering rack knuckles

Steering slightlt heavy all working o.k. at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2011 135,722 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Front wiper blades slightly worn

N/S & O/S front tie bar busehes perishing

Rear axle mounting bushes perishing

Rocker cover gasket oil leak

Steering rack slight wear very slight movement at n/s & o/S front inner steering rack knuckles

Steering slightlt heavy all working o.k. at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2010 128,009 miles

ns/os front break hoses very slightly perishing

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2010 128,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ns/os front break hoses very slightly perishing

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,597 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 123,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 118,558 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2007 118,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 116,338 miles

some brake pipe corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2006 116,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

some brake pipe corrosion front + rear

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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G493 UFJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G493 UFJ, 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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G493 UFJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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