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G755 USP

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,785 mi
Last recorded13,785 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG755 USP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 13,785 miles

Under bonnet air cleaner loose

Fail 25 Oct 2017 13,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill expanding foam wont replace welding (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat base (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting split (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under bonnet air cleaner mounts broken resting on exhaust manifold

Fail 25 May 2010 137,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 136,361 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 136,361 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside antiroll bar link top joint dry and noisy

Pass 30 May 2008 135,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2008 135,435 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 134,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 134,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS MISSING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 132,568 miles

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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G755 USP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G755 USP, 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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G755 USP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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