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G557 SKE

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,111 mi
Last recorded168,111 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 SKE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 168,111 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front brake disc scored

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre very close to inner wing

Play in nearside steering rack knuckle

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 156,550 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge

Both side doors have worn hinges

Drivers seat fabric badly damaged

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear suspension has bump stop missing

Offside rear wheel arch shows contact with tyre. But not at time of test

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2010 156,541 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge

Both side doors have worn hinges

Drivers seat fabric badly damaged

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear suspension has bump stop missing

Offside rear wheel arch shows contact with tyre. But not at time of test

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2009 145,824 miles

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge

Slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 3 Apr 2009 145,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 131,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

non standard bolt fitted to o/s front lower ball joint, but is secure and locknut fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 127,053 miles

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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G557 SKE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G557 SKE, 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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G557 SKE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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