MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion at rear axle mountings
corrosion to rear brake back plates
nearside headlamp pattern poor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion at rear axle mountings
corrosion to rear brake back plates
nearside headlamp pattern poor
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to offside front wing
park brake cable loose
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion to offside front wing
park brake cable loose
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion to rear floors
nearside rear axle mounting starting to part
some movement in steering rack
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion to rear floors
nearside rear axle mounting starting to part
some movement in steering rack
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G953 XFJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G953 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 G953 XFJ registered?
G953 XFJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1990.
Is G953 XFJ safe to buy?
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