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G499 PGC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,879 mi
Last recorded165,879 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 PGC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 165,879 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2013 165,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 165,864 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 158,937 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 158,833 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 153,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 149,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil filter housing insecure

engine oil leak

nearside bonnet hinge has a pin missing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

spare tyre worn below the legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2007 146,625 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil filter housing insecure

engine oil leaks

nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2007 146,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f cooling pipe excess corroded

o/s/r tyre min req / poor condition

oil filter housing insecure

servo pipe insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2006 134,626 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 134,626 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G499 PGC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G499 PGC, 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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G499 PGC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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