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G355 ALD

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 ALD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 71,229 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 71,178 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,027 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 70,343 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,954 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,412 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,412 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,869 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,201 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,201 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,803 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 67,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 67,498 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,049 miles

engine smoking slightly on idle

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,240 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,168 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 61,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 60,701 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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G355 ALD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G355 ALD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G355 ALD registered?

G355 ALD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G355 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G355 ALD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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