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G701 SAU

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,420 mi
Last recorded117,420 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 117,420 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 117,037 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

head lamps damp inside

Fail 27 Nov 2017 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,529 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axle sqeaks no play

Fail 6 Sep 2016 116,528 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axle sqeaks no play

Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,115 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive iinner wings/floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /sills (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

sqeakl on rear suspension

Fail 8 Sep 2015 115,110 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive iinner wings/floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /sills (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

sqeakl on rear suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,054 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sqeaking rear suspension

Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,568 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,172 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 108,695 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 108,691 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 106,799 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 106,799 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 105,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 104,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 103,638 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 103,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SAU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G701 SAU, 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 SAU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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