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G558 MCX

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 MCX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,427 miles

Oil leak

os hand brake cable outer casing broken

Pass 11 Mar 2008 87,299 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,796 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 74,795 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s handbrake cable is 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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G558 MCX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G558 MCX, 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 MCX registered?

G558 MCX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is G558 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G558 MCX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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