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G602 ARV

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,549 mi
Last recorded97,549 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG602 ARV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 97,549 miles

both front to rear and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 97,549 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,947 miles

Battery insecure

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

gear linkage pivot worn

nearside front bumper mount corroded and broken

nearside rear registration plate light lense missing

offside front bumper mount corroded and broken

radiator in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2011 96,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

gear linkage pivot worn

nearside front bumper mount corroded and broken

nearside rear registration plate light lense missing

offside front bumper mount corroded and broken

radiator in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness around power steerinf rack

no rear seats fitted

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2009 95,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2008 94,066 miles

front number plate cracked

rear seats and seat belts 0removed

Pass 27 Jun 2007 92,669 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 92,669 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,606 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 91,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit and perished †

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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G602 ARV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G602 ARV, 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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G602 ARV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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