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G81 UCJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG81 UCJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,116 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres are starting to perish

play in steering inner joints

Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,116 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

play in steering inner joints

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,895 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,894 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,115 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 62,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,365 miles

Brake servo slightly corroded

Cam belt top cover missing

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 45,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front flexi hoses perrished

nearside cv boot perrished

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear back plate damp

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front flexi hoses perrished

nearside cv boot perrished

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear back plate damp

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,852 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 40,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 35,834 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 35,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack on nearside rear lamp

crack on rear registration plate

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,051 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack on nearside rear lamp

crack on rear registration plate

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,717 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

slight drag from nearside rear brake

slight lift in nearside and offside track rod ends

steel pipe to and from offside rear flexi brake hose slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2007 27,717 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

slight drag from nearside rear brake

slight lift in nearside and offside track rod ends

steel pipe to and from offside rear flexi brake hose slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2006 26,707 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 26,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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G81 UCJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G81 UCJ, 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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G81 UCJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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