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G781 VJO

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,680 mi
Last recorded169,680 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 VJO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 169,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 169,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to roof

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 168,118 miles

Corrosion above offside B post on roof within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside outer constant velocity joint boot perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight coolant leak from waterpump area

Pass 19 Jan 2010 168,118 miles

Corrosion above offside B post on roof within a prescribed area

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

Nearside outer constant velocity joint boot perished

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

Slight coolant leak from waterpump area

Pass 15 Jan 2009 166,390 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 166,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 164,406 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 160,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 160,865 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 155,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small crack in winscreen.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 155,372 miles

small crack in winscreen.

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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G781 VJO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G781 VJO, 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 G781 VJO registered?

G781 VJO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 February 1990.

Is G781 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G781 VJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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