MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake flexi hoses in poor condition
both front coil springs heavily corroded
both outer sills in poor condition
general vehicle condition is poor
oil leaks
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
both front brake flexi hoses in poor condition
both front coil springs heavily corroded
both outer sills in poor condition
general vehicle condition is poor
offside front tyre on legal limit
oil leaks
breathers under bonnet very poor
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
front coil springs heavlly corroded
front number plate cracked starting to delaminate
n/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion
small chip in screen
smell of fuel under bonnet no leak found
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
breathers under bonnet very poor
front coil springs heavlly corroded
front number plate cracked starting to delaminate
n/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion
small chip in screen
smell of fuel under bonnet no leak found
both headlights on lower limit
general underbody condition is poor
slight pulsating from offside rear brake
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both headlights on lower limit
general underbody condition is poor
slight pulsating from offside rear brake
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cooling system pipe in poor condition
o/s/rear handbrake lower on effort than n/s
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
o/s/r tyre close to legal limit
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G617 XTL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol 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 G617 XTL, 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 G617 XTL registered?
G617 XTL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 May 1990.
Is G617 XTL safe to buy?
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