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G742 PMR

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,944 mi
Last recorded184,944 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 PMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2006 184,944 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 10/02/06

Fail 10 Feb 2006 184,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

corrosion starting in nearside rear inner sill panel

front brake discs rusty

front number plate poor

front seat mechanisms worn

metal fuel lines rusty

nearside bonnet hinge defective

nearside handbrake cable loose

nearside headlamp lense damaged

nearside reverse lamp inoperative

offside front track control arm bushes cracked and perished

radiater finns in poor condition

rear fog lamp switch stiff to operate

rear wiper inoperative

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

slight imbalance between front brakes

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

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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G742 PMR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G742 PMR, 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 G742 PMR registered?

G742 PMR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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