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G576 XFU

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,578 mi
Last recorded101,578 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG576 XFU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 101,578 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 101,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,572 miles

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

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2011 101,572 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,856 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 100,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 98,934 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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G576 XFU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G576 XFU, 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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What year was G576 XFU registered?

G576 XFU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 April 1990.

Is G576 XFU safe to buy?

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