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G556 ALD

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,070 mi
Last recorded121,070 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 ALD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 120,085 miles

exhaust system tight to bodywork, but fully supported and secure.

hazard switch sticky in operation but works ok

metal underguards fitted , unable to fully inspect all prescribed areas

roll cage fitted.

seat belt harnesses fitted. unable to check all prescribed areas due to sheilds

Pass 16 Sep 2008 115,198 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 115,198 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 109,805 miles

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

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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G556 ALD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G556 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 G556 ALD registered?

G556 ALD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G556 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G556 ALD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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