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G799 KOB

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,734 mi
Last recorded96,734 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 KOB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer and OSF sill corroded but not holed at time of test

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 96,595 miles

brake fluid warning light on

brake pipe rubbing on bulk head coolant pipe rubbing on brake pipe. brake pipe rubbing on fuel pipe.

drivers seat non adjustable type fitted. no rear seats fitted as vehicle has been modified for track use.

battery acid bubbling for top of battery.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 96,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid warning light on

brake pipe rubbing on bulk head coolant pipe rubbing on brake pipe. brake pipe rubbing on fuel pipe.

drivers seat non adjustable type fitted. no rear seats fitted as vehicle has been modified for track use.

battery acid bubbling for top of battery.

Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 96,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2018 96,173 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,655 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Brake master cylinder very close to engine

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 95,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Loose in hub (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake master cylinder very close to engine

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 149,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 149,395 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 140,191 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 136,237 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 4 Nov 2005 136,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

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 KOB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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