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G556 CAC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,394 mi
Last recorded154,394 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 CAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 154,394 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 154,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 152,365 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 152,365 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 144,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 134,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 125,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 115,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 104,837 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 93,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 93,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 CAC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G556 CAC, 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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G556 CAC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G556 CAC safe to buy?

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