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G747 EHN

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,492 mi
Last recorded101,492 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG747 EHN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,492 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage n/s front

movement in both front seat bases

o/s front seatbase bracket broken

Fail 7 Oct 2013 101,426 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage n/s front

movement in both front seat bases

o/s front seatbase bracket broken

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s front bumper/wing damaged

n/s rear tyre cracked

slight play o/s inner steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,897 miles

1 stud and 1 nut missing from exhaust manifold

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 92,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1 stud and 1 nut missing from exhaust manifold

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 717,430 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 91,320 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 87,488 miles

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

advise chech front imbalance on front brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,488 miles

advise chech front imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,552 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 83,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 79,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,063 miles

Emits smoke from tail pipe

n/s front fog light not working but connected to main beam

Fail 10 Oct 2006 76,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Emits smoke from tail pipe

n/s front fog light not working but connected to main beam

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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G747 EHN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G747 EHN, 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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G747 EHN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1990.

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