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G456 FEL

1990 Peugeot 205

Gold Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,865 mi
Last recorded84,865 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG456 FEL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 84,862 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside bonnet hinge insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 74,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside bonnet hinge insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,289 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 61,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 59,030 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,104 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,104 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,105 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 56,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,780 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,230 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 51,230 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 48,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,288 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 42,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,440 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,552 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 38,552 miles

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

Centre 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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G456 FEL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G456 FEL, 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 G456 FEL registered?

G456 FEL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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