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G98 MVV

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,685 mi
Last recorded109,685 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 MVV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 109,685 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam in lower valance (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 109,286 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 108,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,921 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 106,921 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 106,113 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has restricted free movement.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,529 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 96,268 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Coolant leak

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 5 May 2015 96,256 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Coolant leak

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front inner wing guard loose

o/s front pad wiring broken

Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front inner wing guard loose

o/s front pad wiring broken

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/f inner wing guard loose

Fail 26 Jun 2013 73,797 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/f inner wing guard loose

Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,329 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery loose

o/s/r bump stop missing

play in steering rack

rust on brake pipes

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,329 miles

suspension bushes cracking

play in steering rack

rust on brake pipes

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery loose

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,315 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 69,315 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G98 MVV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 G98 MVV, 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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G98 MVV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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