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G979 EJL

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,053 mi
Last recorded143,053 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 EJL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2006 143,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 143,053 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 138,930 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 138,930 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G979 EJL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G979 EJL, 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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G979 EJL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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