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G396 ALF

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG396 ALF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 104,788 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 104,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,470 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 104,468 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 103,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 103,029 miles

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

play in nearside rear suspension/torsion bar arm

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2009 103,028 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

play in nearside rear suspension/torsion bar arm

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,643 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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G396 ALF is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G396 ALF, 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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What year was G396 ALF registered?

G396 ALF is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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