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G490 ALD

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,610 mi
Last recorded142,610 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 ALD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 142,610 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 137,840 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 130,933 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Osf door checkstrap missing.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 130,933 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Osf door checkstrap missing.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 124,663 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare flat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolent bottle cap missing

Pass 13 Jan 2006 118,318 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 118,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight exhaust blow from tailpipe

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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G490 ALD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G490 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.

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What year was G490 ALD registered?

G490 ALD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G490 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G490 ALD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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