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G59 UKR

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

285,458 mi
Last recorded285,458 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 UKR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 285,458 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner quater sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 6 Nov 2013 285,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner quater sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Oct 2012 275,260 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 274,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 262,855 miles

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

hole im offside seal

offside front seat belt webbing worn

slight oil leak front gearbox

unable to see outside front pads

Pass 9 Oct 2010 249,669 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 249,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 236,299 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 236,098 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 221,919 miles

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

Oil leak

rear floor pan carrode above feul tank

Pass 13 Oct 2007 207,082 miles

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)

offside headlight cover cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 4 Nov 2006 193,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 178,954 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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G59 UKR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G59 UKR, 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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G59 UKR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 May 1990.

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