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G873 MPW

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,219 mi
Last recorded100,219 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 MPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 100,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

no spare wheel

o/s head light lens cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,398 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper split

stone chips in screen

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,398 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake fluid level low

rear wiper split

stone chips in screen

Pass 23 Dec 2006 74,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 74,126 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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G873 MPW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G873 MPW, 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 G873 MPW registered?

G873 MPW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G873 MPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G873 MPW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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