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H965 GVC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,695 mi
Last recorded187,695 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH965 GVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 187,695 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 187,695 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working customer fitted bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 182,649 miles

Offside Front Lower drivers door has been repaired with tape/ was jagged

Fail 24 May 2016 182,220 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower drivers door has been repaired with tape/ was jagged

Pass 1 Jun 2015 174,461 miles

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

near side front inner wing corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2014 165,673 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

off side front headlamp reflector deteriorated but beam ok

seat backs play slight

Pass 21 May 2013 158,850 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front seat backs slight play

drivers side headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 161,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 161,629 miles

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 Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 141,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

both front seat backings slightly loose

near side front headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2010 131,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight crack in rear number plate

Pass 14 May 2009 124,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 117,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 106,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 98,348 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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H965 GVC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H965 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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H965 GVC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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