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G119 XVC

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,786 mi
Last recorded39,786 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 XVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,786 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,537 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,537 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,760 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare flat

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,763 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 37,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,954 miles

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

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

front screen delaminating

Pass 26 Sep 2005 33,115 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 33,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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G119 XVC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 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 G119 XVC, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G119 XVC registered?

G119 XVC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 September 1989.

Is G119 XVC safe to buy?

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