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G987 XNC

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,343 mi
Last recorded144,343 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG987 XNC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 144,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Oct 2024 144,342 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear mounting rubber (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracking enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear mounting rubber (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering co-axial joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 117,719 miles

n/s/r axle bearing looks to be slighty stiff

n/s/r tyre valve slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 115,202 miles

very slight play n/s rack area

Fail 15 Mar 2012 115,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very slight play n/s rack area

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake has a very slight bind.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,435 miles

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 17 Mar 2009 111,530 miles

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

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

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

n/s rack end has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2008 110,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 109,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 107,543 miles

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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G987 XNC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G987 XNC, 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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G987 XNC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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