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G414 ALC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,413 mi
Last recorded87,413 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG414 ALC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 87,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 87,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,823 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,174 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot poorly secured

Fail 21 Dec 2020 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot poorly secured

Pass 21 Dec 2019 77,643 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 71,975 miles

fuel pipes corroding slightly

Fail 14 May 2013 71,975 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

fuel pipes corroding slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 70,404 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 70,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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G414 ALC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G414 ALC, 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 G414 ALC registered?

G414 ALC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G414 ALC safe to buy?

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