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G80 ELJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,255 mi
Last recorded102,255 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG80 ELJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 96,115 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake outer cables cracking

nsr tyre going out of shape nsr wheel bearing slight noise slight bind osf brake

Fail 21 Nov 2006 92,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 92,003 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,821 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 87,821 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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G80 ELJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G80 ELJ, 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 G80 ELJ registered?

G80 ELJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 March 1990.

Is G80 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G80 ELJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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