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G838 JUK

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,726 mi
Last recorded179,726 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 JUK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 179,726 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 179,726 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 174,661 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 174,661 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 170,789 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 170,789 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 166,322 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 161,908 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 161,908 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 158,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 154,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 150,703 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 150,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 147,457 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 147,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 143,251 miles

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

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

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 143,251 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 140,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 140,113 miles

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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G838 JUK 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 57.9%.

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 G838 JUK, 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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G838 JUK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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