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G526 BRT

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,681 mi
Last recorded137,681 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG526 BRT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 137,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis above fuel tank

fuel pipes corroded offside (from front to tank)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Jul 2021 137,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to fuel tank ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis above fuel tank

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Jun 2021 137,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 137,545 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 137,200 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 137,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 137,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 137,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 129,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 116,635 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexi brake hoses perished

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 10 Feb 2009 116,635 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexi brake hoses perished

o/s & n/s/rear hand brake cable outer caseings in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,203 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

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

oil leak from engine bay area

Fail 6 Feb 2008 113,203 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

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

oil leak from engine bay area

Pass 19 Feb 2007 108,102 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 108,102 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 102,120 miles

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Fail 7 Feb 2006 102,119 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

(7) Front exhaust corroded slightly.

(7) Nearside front brake hose cracked slightly.

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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G526 BRT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G526 BRT, 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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G526 BRT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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