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G854 XBP

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

187,713 mi
Last recorded187,713 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG854 XBP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 187,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 187,713 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 179,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns and os track controle arm rubbers

nsf brake silght sticking

Fail 19 Jun 2013 170,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

hand brake cables poor

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Jun 2013 170,527 miles

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

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

hand brake cables poor

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 20 Jun 2012 160,982 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

hand brake cable ns poor

nsf brake slight sticking

Fail 20 Jun 2012 160,982 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

hand brake cable ns poor

nsf brake slight sticking

Fail 26 May 2012 160,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Battery insecure

Excess lateral movement in nearside steering rack

Pass 13 May 2011 148,709 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 14,894 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 136,641 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 136,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear jack is corroded!

Pass 2 Jun 2009 127,283 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 127,283 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 117,056 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 106,497 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 106,497 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 93,568 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 93,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

BATTARY LOOSE

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/F DISCS INNER EDGE

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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G854 XBP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc 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 G854 XBP, 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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G854 XBP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 January 1990.

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