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G733 ELJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

159,396 mi
Last recorded159,396 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG733 ELJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2007 159,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front discs rusted front brake hoses perrishing

fuel cap locked no key

Pass 12 Apr 2006
Fail 12 Apr 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G733 ELJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G733 ELJ, 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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What year was G733 ELJ registered?

G733 ELJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G733 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G733 ELJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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