MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake disc's corroded on inner edge.
front registrayion plate deteriorated.
n/s/f anti-roll bar end bush starting to split out.
n/s/f inner rack jiont has slight play.
o/s bonnet hinge broken.
rear registration plate deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake disc's corroded on inner edge.
front registrayion plate deteriorated.
n/s/f anti-roll bar end bush starting to split out.
n/s/f inner rack jiont has slight play.
o/s bonnet hinge broken.
rear registration plate deteriorated.
slight movement in n/s/f lower suspension swivel.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f anti-roll bar end bush starting to split out.
n/s/f inner rack joint slight play.
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f anti-roll bar end bush starting to split out.
n/s/f inner rack joint slight play.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake cable slightly corrodede on offside.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/front outer cv boot inscure rear brakes need adjustment
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both metal brake pipes to both front hoses considerably corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
bopth metal brake pipes to both front hoses considerably corroded.
same as advice notice 450006256279
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
considerable travle on hand brale lever.
metal brake pipes to both front hoses and rear end of o/s front to rear considerably corroded.
o/s hand brake outer considerably cracking.
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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H871 GVC 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 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 H871 GVC, 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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H871 GVC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 October 1990.
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