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G706 WHU

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,899 mi
Last recorded132,899 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG706 WHU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 132,899 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion on vehicle

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 132,761 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing has some play

Fail 20 Oct 2016 132,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing has some play

Pass 2 Oct 2015 132,326 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have some play

Fail 30 Sep 2015 132,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both rear wheel bearings have some play

Pass 8 Oct 2014 131,401 miles

Front and rear wheel bearings have some play

Offside front brake pipe has some corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2014 131,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and rear wheel bearings have some play

Offside front brake pipes has some corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2013 130,018 miles

Rear seats removed

Fail 8 Oct 2013 130,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear seats removed

Fail 18 Sep 2013 130,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 129,031 miles

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2010 127,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 127,576 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 123,904 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisey

movement in offside wheel bearing

offside front side light dim

rear fog light loose

Pass 11 Oct 2008 115,721 miles

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

exhaust manafold has slight leak of exhaust gases

n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f top suspension mount has slight play

o/s/f side light bulb dim

rear subframe mounts have slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2006 112,487 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 112,487 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G706 WHU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G706 WHU, 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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G706 WHU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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