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G628 WHW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,971 mi
Last recorded192,971 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG628 WHW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 192,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 192,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 191,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tow ball partly obscures no plate

Pass 17 Aug 2012 190,338 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 190,321 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 190,226 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 190,225 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 189,904 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 189,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 189,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 188,288 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 188,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 186,655 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 186,654 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 184,952 miles

front brake pipes slightly rusty under wheel arches .

main line brake pipe slightly rusty at rear .

n/s and o/s/f track rod end boots split .

slight play n/s steering rack .

Pass 27 Jun 2005 183,754 miles

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

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

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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G628 WHW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G628 WHW, 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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G628 WHW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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