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G894 EPE

1990 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,459 mi
Last recorded52,459 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG894 EPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,195 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

brake master cylinder corroding

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

rear brake back plates corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake master cylinder corroding

front brake pad warning wires broken

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

rear brake back plates corroding

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,866 miles

offside front brake pad warning lamp wire broken

tyres walls perished

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dark stains around base of carburetter

offside front & nearside front brake pads wear warning wires broken

Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dark stains around base of carburetter

offside front & nearside front brake pads wear warning wires broken

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,973 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake master cylinder corroding

offside front and offside rear tyres perishing

vacuum hose split leaking air

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,467 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front & nearside front track control arm / anti roll bar bushes slight deterioation

Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 50,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,667 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe and rear beam axle corroding

service brake efficiency on limit

Fail 20 Mar 2007 49,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,805 miles

brake master cylinder corroded

offside rear indicator lamp lense cracked

offside rear tyre perishing

offside repeater lamp ,loose fitting

rear brake backplates and wheel cylinders corroding

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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G894 EPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G894 EPE, 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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G894 EPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 June 1990.

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