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G905 JJW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,607 mi
Last recorded56,607 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG905 JJW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,607 miles

Front Imbalance - Roller Brake Test Brake Imbalance 17%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,414 miles

corrosion/leaks to exhaust.

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

offside front tyre worn close to limit.

offside rear suspension stop missing.

oil leaks.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,186 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,623 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 45,623 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

corrosion/leaks to exhaust

oil leaks

slight stiffness in steering

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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G905 JJW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G905 JJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G905 JJW registered?

G905 JJW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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