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G870 MCW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 MCW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,444 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 93,368 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,312 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 93,311 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,256 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 93,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,972 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 91,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 91,890 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 91,877 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 90,644 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 90,644 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,884 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 76,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 67,589 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 67,588 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,361 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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G870 MCW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G870 MCW, 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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G870 MCW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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