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G859 UCN

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,706 mi
Last recorded167,706 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 UCN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 167,706 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 167,706 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 7 Mar 2009 163,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 157,678 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 157,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 152,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2005 144,573 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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G859 UCN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCN, 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 G859 UCN registered?

G859 UCN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 March 1990.

Is G859 UCN safe to buy?

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