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G74 RCG

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,855 mi
Last recorded66,855 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 RCG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 66,855 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 66,855 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,514 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 57,923 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 57,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,990 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,974 miles

Both front tyres slight wear outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f door mirror missing

N/s/r tyre slight cracking to tread

O/s/r metal brake pipe slightly coroded

Pass 27 May 2010 31,787 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking between tread channels

Front number plate deteriorating

N/s door mirror missing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,667 miles

Front number plate cracked but remains secure and legible

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,208 miles

Light cracking to surfaces of both rear tyres.

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 18 Dec 2008 30,208 miles

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

Light cracking to surfaces of both rear tyres.

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,361 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,118 miles

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

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

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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G74 RCG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G74 RCG, 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 G74 RCG registered?

G74 RCG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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