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G701 PCA

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,879 mi
Last recorded115,879 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 PCA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,683 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 115,682 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 May 2015 114,933 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 114,933 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 112,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 111,518 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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G701 PCA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G701 PCA, 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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G701 PCA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G701 PCA safe to buy?

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