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G866 EAN

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

158,869 mi
Last recorded158,869 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 EAN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 158,869 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked advise to change

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 155,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion of offside front inner wing to front panel

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2008 153,748 miles

chip in screen

front anti roll bar bushes

front no. plate

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 25 Jan 2008 153,676 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

chip in screen

engine oil leak

hand brake travel long

power steering belt

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Jan 2007 150,637 miles

Play N/S rack

Chip in screen

Engine Oil leak

Front track control arm bushes worn O/S and N/S

Fuel pipes corroded

Lift N/S top front strut bush

Metal brake pipes corroded

O/S H/B cable

Pass 2 Feb 2006 148,377 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 148,377 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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G866 EAN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel 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 G866 EAN, 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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G866 EAN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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