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G971 GNP

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,948 mi
Last recorded150,948 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG971 GNP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 150,948 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant level low

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 3 Jan 2014 150,948 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant level low

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2012 149,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 147,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 147,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 146,849 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 144,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 144,383 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 22 Dec 2008 141,698 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2008 141,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 139,076 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 139,076 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 136,335 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 136,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 132,328 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 132,328 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G971 GNP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 G971 GNP, 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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G971 GNP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 January 1990.

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