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G708 ALM

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,070 mi
Last recorded40,070 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 ALM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 40,070 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,154 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,639 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 38,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,225 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,904 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 37,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,091 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,658 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

slight brake bind to n/s/r

Fail 22 Apr 2010 34,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front outer cv boots perishing

slight brake bind to n/s/r

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,284 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,282 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 33,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 32,686 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,686 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,220 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 32,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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G708 ALM is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G708 ALM, 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 G708 ALM registered?

G708 ALM is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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