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G904 XAE

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,428 mi
Last recorded42,428 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG904 XAE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 42,428 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,407 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,157 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 39,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,161 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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G904 XAE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G904 XAE, 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 G904 XAE registered?

G904 XAE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 May 1990.

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