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G737 BBH

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG737 BBH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 159,012 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 158,474 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 157,473 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 157,466 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 150,855 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 150,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 146,733 miles

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

non standard engine fitted

smell of fuel in cabin, but no leaks present at time of test

Pass 15 May 2015 180,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2015 180,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 179,938 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 179,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 176,620 miles

all tyres worn low on edge of tread

slight weep from n/s front shock absorber

small hole in exhaust front pipe

Fail 3 Feb 2010 176,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all tyres worn low on edge of tread

slight weep from n/s front shock absorber

small hole in exhaust front pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2009 174,076 miles

exhaust mountings split x3

rear tyres worn low on inner edge of tread

slight blow from front pipe,corroded

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 27 Jan 2009 174,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust mountings split x3

rear tyres worn low on inner edge of tread

slight blow from front pipe,corroded

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 31 Jan 2008 171,140 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 171,140 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 168,344 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 168,344 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 164,538 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 164,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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G737 BBH is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G737 BBH, 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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G737 BBH is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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