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G974 GWP

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,068 mi
Last recorded50,068 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG974 GWP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,068 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,383 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,356 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 47,621 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,621 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 46,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G974 GWP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G974 GWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G974 GWP registered?

G974 GWP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 February 1990.

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