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G662 EPL

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,511 mi
Last recorded85,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG662 EPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,511 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

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

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

Play in both front track rod ends.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,830 miles

Nearside Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

sump slightly oil keak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 80,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

sump slightly oil keak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,701 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

f/reg plate chipped .f/discs slightlycorroded .exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,701 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

f/reg plate chipped .f/discs slightlycorroded .exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

reg plate slightly cracked

under side slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,241 miles

Ref v32 number 427350031052 for advisorys

Fail 30 Jan 2011 65,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

General underbody corrosion

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)

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing and carrier loose

Very slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,848 miles

long travel on handbrake.n/s inner c.v boot split.poor beam image from o/s headlamp.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,364 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 52,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 46,193 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 42,796 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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G662 EPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G662 EPL, 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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G662 EPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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