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G599 ALU

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,902 mi
Last recorded94,902 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG599 ALU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 94,902 miles

Central Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Abnormal noise emitting from rear suspension tube when jacked or lowered. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working (lights work with main beam).

Fail 28 Aug 2025 94,902 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Abnormal noise emitting from rear suspension tube when jacked or lowered. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working (works with main beam).

Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,210 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,764 miles

Nearside Rear Area of axle beam creaking noise when jacking up ?

Rear Lower Both shocker bushes have rust dust all over them ?

Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,389 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r & o/s/r (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 85,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,528 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,305 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 55,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,525 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,324 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,364 miles

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

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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G599 ALU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G599 ALU, 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 G599 ALU registered?

G599 ALU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 March 1990.

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