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G56 SCA

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,099 mi
Last recorded62,099 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 SCA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 60,384 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 60,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,182 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point(under vehicle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 60,182 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point(under vehicle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,377 miles

both handbrake cables starting to deteriorate

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,293 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 56,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,562 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,712 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,425 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,234 miles

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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G56 SCA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G56 SCA, 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 G56 SCA registered?

G56 SCA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G56 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G56 SCA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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