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G57 DPF

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,365 mi
Last recorded122,365 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG57 DPF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,365 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,361 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 122,344 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Use O/S as reference. (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2014 121,348 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 121,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 121,095 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges of tread

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer edge of tread

Fail 13 May 2013 121,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges of tread

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer edge of tread

Pass 30 May 2012 120,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 119,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated cracking on sidewall and tread due to age

nearside rear tyre deteriorated cracking on sidewall and tread due to age

offside rear tyre deteriorated cracking on sidewall and tread due to age

Fail 4 Jun 2011 119,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated cracking on sidewall and tread due to age

nearside rear tyre deteriorated cracking on sidewall and tread due to age

offside rear tyre deteriorated cracking on sidewall and tread due to age

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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G57 DPF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G57 DPF, 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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G57 DPF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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