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G690 SGB

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,097 mi
Last recorded91,097 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 SGB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 91,097 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 91,077 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 89,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 89,164 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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G690 SGB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G690 SGB, 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 G690 SGB registered?

G690 SGB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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