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G498 ALK

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 ALK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,453 miles

front tyres wearing low

wear at nearside front lower balljoint

Fail 14 Jun 2011 94,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front tyres wearing low

wear at nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,897 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear handbrake cables insecure

engine oil leak

nearside front wheel rim damaged

slight imbalence to front brakes

slight play nearside front steering arm inner joint

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,157 miles

both rear handbrake cables insecure

clutch worn

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 16 Jun 2009 86,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear handbrake cables insecure

clutch worn

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,049 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 84,044 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s and n/s rear handbrake cables insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,683 miles

handbrake cable insecure

Pass 18 May 2006 68,492 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

handbrake cables insecure

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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G498 ALK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G498 ALK, 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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G498 ALK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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