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G949 XFJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,982 mi
Last recorded8,982 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 XFJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 8,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 8,920 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 8,700 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 8,699 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 6 Dec 2013 8,594 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 8,594 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 May 2012 8,549 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2011 8,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 8,243 miles

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

Oil leak

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 May 2009 8,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 7,939 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 7,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 6,799 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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G949 XFJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G949 XFJ, 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 G949 XFJ registered?

G949 XFJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 June 1990.

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