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G51 TKN

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,813 mi
Last recorded169,813 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 TKN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 169,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2016 166,753 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked ( inner )

Pass 3 Dec 2014 166,187 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 166,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 165,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 165,366 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 165,356 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 165,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 165,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 160,555 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 160,552 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear 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 has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both near and offside door hinges worn

both parking brake cables damaged

idle speed a little high

nearside front seat frame damaged

offside door mirror cover insecure

slight bind at both rear wheels

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 10 Nov 2005 152,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre perished

nail in tyre

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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G51 TKN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G51 TKN, 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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G51 TKN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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