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G799 DPK

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

204,441 mi
Last recorded204,441 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 DPK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2008 204,441 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Both front inner wings rusty.

Both rear wheel bearings have slight free play.

Centre exhaust silencer cracked with a minor leak.

Front coil springs rusty.

Major oil leak.

Nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty.

Offside front outer constant velocity joint boot badly deteriorating.

Offside front tyre on limit, with a nail in.

Offside inner sill in rusty and poor condition.

Slight play in both ball joints.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 197,519 miles

Same advises as test number 383319637041.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 197,519 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front road springs in rusty condition.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking.

Nearside washer weak.

Offside front inner wing rusty.

Offside rear chassis rail has surface rust.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 190,083 miles

Same advises as test number 472251466003.

Fail 2 Mar 2006 190,083 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front strut tops rusty.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside front brake hose rubber mounting in poor condition.

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Play in steering rack on limit.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

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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G799 DPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G799 DPK, 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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G799 DPK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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