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G943 XMP

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,213 mi
Last recorded141,213 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 XMP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 141,213 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 139,404 miles

Corrosion to rear of boot floor

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 139,404 miles

Corrosion to rear of boot floor

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,005 miles

Corrosion to n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes

Corrosion to rear of boot floor

Slight play in n/s & o/s track rod ends

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jan 2016 138,005 miles

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

Corrosion to n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes

Corrosion to rear of boot floor

Slight play in n/s & o/s track rod ends

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 137,088 miles

Slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 23 Jan 2015 137,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 22 Jan 2014 136,500 miles

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

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

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2014 136,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 134,277 miles

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2013 134,277 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 131,468 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 131,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2011 127,767 miles

o/s inner c/v boot split

Fail 21 Jan 2011 127,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,072 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 121,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 114,821 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 114,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 107,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 107,033 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,096 miles

N/s/r mudflap insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 99,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/s/r mudflap insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 90,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear mud flap insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2006 90,555 miles

n/s rear mud flap insecure

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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G943 XMP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G943 XMP, 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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G943 XMP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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