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G899 SKN

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,218 mi
Last recorded27,218 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 SKN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 27,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 27,151 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 27,148 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 27,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Constant velocity joint gaiter weeping.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 27,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Constant velocity joint gaiter weeping.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 26,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front CV boot has minor weep.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 26,545 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Front mirror damaged

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,228 miles

Front coils corroded

Offside Front mirror body damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2015 26,228 miles

Front coils corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front mirror body damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2014 25,946 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to nsf and nsr wheel trims

damage to osf mirror

front coils corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 25,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front coil springs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,279 miles

front coil springs rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2012 24,756 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front coil springs rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,756 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,304 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 23,770 miles

ofs mirror slight sharp edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

fuel pipe at filter deteriated

nsf track rod end rubber split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe at filter deteriated

nsf track rod end rubber split

ofs mirror slight sharp edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,701 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,155 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,232 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,837 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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G899 SKN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G899 SKN, 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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G899 SKN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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