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G90 ELJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,354 mi
Last recorded132,354 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG90 ELJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 132,354 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 132,354 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 131,828 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 130,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 130,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 129,654 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 129,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 128,575 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion starting front inner wheel arches

Fail 15 Jul 2010 128,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion starting front inner wheel arches

Pass 10 Jun 2009 127,621 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 127,621 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 127,617 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 122,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 122,902 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 119,301 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 119,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R bump stop missing

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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G90 ELJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G90 ELJ, 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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G90 ELJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 March 1990.

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