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G790 BAN

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,247 mi
Last recorded53,247 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 BAN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,247 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,121 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

nsf tyre wearing on edge

nsr tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2010 50,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,509 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Fail 5 Feb 2009 49,509 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high

Fail 6 Feb 2008 48,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,881 miles

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake high

nearside headlamp slightly discoloured

slight fuel leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,881 miles

Oil leak

hand brake high

nearside headlamp slightly discoloured

slight fuel leak

Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,799 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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G790 BAN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G790 BAN, 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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G790 BAN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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