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G508 JUY

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,297 mi
Last recorded103,297 miles
Recorded on22 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG508 JUY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2016 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

further inspection of both front and front to rear brake pipes

further inspection of o/s headlamp connector and brake light switch

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 May 2016 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

further inspection of both front and front to rear brake pipes

further inspection of o/s headlamp connector and brake light switch

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 May 2015 101,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust pipe corroded at joint

noise from both front wheel bearings

o/s outer sill at rear corroded not excessive at time of test

rear fog lamp switch sticking

Fail 17 May 2014 97,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front to rear and ns/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 97,103 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front to rear and ns/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 90,310 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

minor damage nearside windscreen

passenger door mirror loose and rear view mirror missing

Fail 16 May 2013 90,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside outer sill

minor damage nearside windscreen

passenger door mirror loose and rear view mirror missing

Pass 24 May 2012 86,660 miles

Damage to nearside sill

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

Offside rear reversing light not working

Rear brake hose ferruls corroded

handbrake cables deteriating

offside rear bump stop missing

rear view mirror missing

Fail 21 May 2012 86,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Damage to nearside sill

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

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

Offside rear reversing light not working

Rear brake hose ferruls corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cables deteriating

offside rear bump stop missing

rear view mirror missing

Pass 19 May 2011

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

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

misting in lamination around front windscreen

nearside rear brake efficiency low

rear handbrake cables corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 83,594 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

misting in lamination around front windscreen

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 79,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wear indicator wires broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f trackrod end boot split, but no play at time of test

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 20 May 2009 76,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 76,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,243 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 75,226 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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G508 JUY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G508 JUY, 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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G508 JUY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 April 1990.

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