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G596 CLK

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

203,092 mi
Last recorded203,092 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 CLK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2010 203,092 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 203,092 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 200,956 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 200,956 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 198,786 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 198,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 196,588 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 196,588 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 193,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 193,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking and splitting

Pass 21 Oct 2005 189,863 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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G596 CLK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc 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 G596 CLK, 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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G596 CLK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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