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G855 GUH

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,730 mi
Last recorded122,730 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 GUH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 122,722 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,663 miles

standard brakes removed and fitted with twin master cylinder pedal box (servo not req)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 122,655 miles

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seats removed from vehicle

trackday car seat belts removed from car harness fitted instead

Pass 3 Jul 2009 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2009

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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G855 GUH is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G855 GUH, 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 G855 GUH registered?

G855 GUH is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 February 1990.

Is G855 GUH safe to buy?

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