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G859 BGM

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,143 mi
Last recorded104,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 BGM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 104,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 103,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,618 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 101,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s/r and o/s/r rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet hinge broken

under body prescribed area undersealed unable to fully assess corrosion

under side covered in thick paint/ underseal waxoil

Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,508 miles

Body filler in both outer sills. Unable to fully assess for corrosion

Bonnet hinge broken

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body prescribed areas undersealed. Unable to fully assess for corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 101,505 miles

o/s bonnet hinge insecure

Fail 11 May 2018 101,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s bonnet hinge insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2018 101,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Filler covering nearside rear outer and inner sills, unable to assess for repair or corrosion

Filler covering offside rear outer and inner sills, unable to assess for repair or corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,596 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 100,559 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 100,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 98,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heater hose rubbing against steering u/j

Fail 5 Jul 2008

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

heater hose rubbing against steering u/j

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 93,762 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 93,758 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side handbrake outer cable broken

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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G859 BGM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G859 BGM, 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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G859 BGM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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