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G753 FJT

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,255 mi
Last recorded135,255 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG753 FJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,255 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 135,152 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 134,910 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 134,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 133,596 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 133,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 133,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 125,192 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 116,745 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 116,745 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,747 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 102,252 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 102,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 101,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 101,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 May 2007 97,549 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 97,291 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 91,790 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 91,950 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G753 FJT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G753 FJT, 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 G753 FJT registered?

G753 FJT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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