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G79 SKK

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

66,531 mi
Last recorded66,531 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 SKK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2008 66,531 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,250 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 63,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,584 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 60,584 miles

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

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

UN REPAIRABLE PUNCTURE IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE (NAIL IN OUTER SHOULDER)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 57,847 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 57,847 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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 SKK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G79 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

G79 SKK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 January 1990.

Is G79 SKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G79 SKK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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