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G786 PMW

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,575 mi
Last recorded151,575 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 PMW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 151,575 miles

N/S drumstick has wear

Fail 26 Mar 2010 151,563 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

N/S drumstick has wear

Pass 5 Mar 2009 146,641 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 146,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 137,808 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 137,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 129,126 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 129,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 124,450 miles

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

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

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

Slight Play In Rack

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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G786 PMW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G786 PMW, 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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G786 PMW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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