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G640 UYR

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 UYR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,599 miles

Front exhaust has slight leak at front joint

Offside Front brake flexi pipe slightly twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine slight wetting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,119 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 95,797 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,645 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in rack end nearside

Pass 16 May 2014 91,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,069 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,274 miles

near side rear wheel has slight buckle

Fail 31 Jul 2009 84,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,838 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Jun 2008 83,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Aug 2006 86,761 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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G640 UYR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G640 UYR, 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 G640 UYR registered?

G640 UYR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G640 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G640 UYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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