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G813 RMV

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG813 RMV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 107,100 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack end ball joint (before the track rod end)

Fail 8 Sep 2022 107,100 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking has had a modification which has been weeping fluid (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside slight play in steering rack end ball joint (before the track rod end)

Pass 18 Sep 2021 106,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,704 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 105,446 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 105,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 104,541 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 101,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,356 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,788 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 94,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,175 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 91,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,227 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 84,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front tyre slightly worn on edge

slight play near side front lower swivel and steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2009 84,388 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front tyre slightly worn on edge

slight play near side front lower swivel and steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,922 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 75,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 65,708 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 65,708 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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G813 RMV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G813 RMV, 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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G813 RMV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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