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G727 NWU

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

112,895 mi
Last recorded112,895 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG727 NWU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 112,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Track control arm outer bushes worn on both sides

Front coil spring corroded On both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 112,520 miles

BUMPER DAMAGED ON O/S/REAR

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

Oil leak

oil filter leaking oil

Fail 5 Nov 2014 112,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BUMPER DAMAGED ON O/S/REAR

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,787 miles

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

BUMPERS DAMAGED O/S/REAR AND N/S/FRONT

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 111,780 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BUMPERS DAMAGED O/S/REAR AND N/S/FRONT

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,018 miles

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

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

rear brake inbalance 28 percent

Fail 23 Oct 2012 111,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE 43 PERCENT

SUSPECT BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SLIDES SEIZED [BRAKES GRABBING ON WHEEL ROTATION TO REAR]

Pass 10 Oct 2011 102,763 miles

BUMPER DAMAGED O/S/REAR

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

battery insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2011 102,619 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

BUMPER DAMAGED O/S/REAR

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

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE 68 PERCENT

battery insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 3 Sep 2010 92,475 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,586 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jan 2009 85,563 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 85,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,752 miles

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

slightly rough near side rear bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2007 78,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

foot brake reading just in limet

slightly rough near side rear bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,429 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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G727 NWU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 G727 NWU, 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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G727 NWU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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