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G856 ABW

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,183 mi
Last recorded138,183 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 ABW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 138,183 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 137,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

major engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 136,500 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 135,282 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 26 Jun 2007 135,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 134,370 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 134,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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G856 ABW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G856 ABW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G856 ABW registered?

G856 ABW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G856 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G856 ABW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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