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G331 ALO

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

125,223 mi
Last recorded125,223 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG331 ALO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 125,223 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lights too dim (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached lower ball joint locking device (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt not through nylock (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached lower ball joint locking device (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 125,132 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure both battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 124,115 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 124,115 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 122,280 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 122,228 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 121,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front floor damaged rear floor showing signs of detteriation.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 121,053 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front floor damaged rear floor showing signs of detteriation.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 119,913 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 119,913 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2006 118,197 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 118,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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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G331 ALO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 G331 ALO, 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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G331 ALO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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