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G558 ART

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,851 mi
Last recorded113,851 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 ART
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2006 113,851 miles

near side front lower swivel suspension ball joint /swivel hub pinch bolt has two washers fitted[bolt head side]??????

Fail 13 Nov 2006 113,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front lower swivel suspension ball joint /swivel hub pinch bolt has two washers fitted[bolt head side]??????

Fail 6 Nov 2006 113,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

near side front [inner]steering rack joint slightly worn.

off side front[under inner wing panel]coolant pipe corroded. †off side rear axle/trailing arm pivot bushes worn slightly[tyre side wall quite close too inner wing panel].

smoke emissions close too limits today. †interior mirror glass cracked/two door mirrors fitted.

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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G558 ART is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G558 ART, 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 G558 ART registered?

G558 ART is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G558 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for G558 ART shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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