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G923 PYB

1990 Peugeot 205

Purple Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 PYB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 130,410 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 130,403 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 128,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 126,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear sill rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2014 124,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

corrosion hole offside rear inner sill

front floor sections distorted

rear fog light intermittent

signs of fuel around filter

some wiring insecure in car and under bonnet

Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion hole offside rear inner sill

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 121,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion holes offside rear inner sill

inter cooler pipe close to the ground

offside front chassis and floor pushed up out of shape

Fail 4 Jul 2012 121,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion holes offside rear inner sill

inter cooler pipe close to the ground

offside front chassis and floor pushed up out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2011 119,705 miles

corrosion hole offside inner sill

nearside front flasher dim

rear fog light intermittent

signs of tyre rub inner wheel arches

Fail 24 Mar 2011 119,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion hole offside inner sill

nearside front flasher dim

rear fog light intermittent

signs of tyre rub inner wheel arches

Pass 26 Mar 2010 119,281 miles

corrosion hole offside inner sill

rear fog light intermittent

rear tail lights dim

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,065 miles

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

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

smaller wheels fitted to front axle

temp cover plates fitted to quiet down exhaust

Fail 26 Mar 2009 116,961 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 115,935 miles

offside rear outer brake pad low and binding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2008 115,875 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

offside rear outer brake pad low and binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2007 110,885 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 110,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 108,173 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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G923 PYB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Purple with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G923 PYB, 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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G923 PYB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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