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G79 DPF

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,463 mi
Last recorded132,463 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 DPF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 132,463 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm tight operation

Pass 12 Feb 2011 121,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,369 miles

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

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2008 87,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,915 miles

Noted:Front number plate is cracked but secure

Noted:corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2007 79,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,052 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 76,052 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate cracked

knock to nearside rear suspension

oil leak from engine

slight noise to offside front cv joint

slight play to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2005 72,688 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 72,688 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs wear

centre to rear fuel lines rusty

condensation to offside front lens

front number plate cracked

play to offside front strut top mount

water leak from front heater pipes

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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G79 DPF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G79 DPF, 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 G79 DPF registered?

G79 DPF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1990.

Is G79 DPF safe to buy?

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