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G979 XPO

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,784 mi
Last recorded61,784 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 XPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,784 miles

front track control arm bushes worn and starting to separate

offside rear flexi brake hose perishing

track rod end rubber dust covers split

Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front track control arm bushes worn and starting to separate

offside rear flexi brake hose perishing

track rod end rubber dust covers split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,856 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,856 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside headlamp condensated

Oil leak

Plastic wheel trims fitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to test wipers/ Both wipers are split

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,356 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 8 Jul 2011 55,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,638 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 54,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 48,925 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 48,925 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 XPO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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