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G127 VMU

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG127 VMU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,327 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 72,327 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 71,335 miles

Brake lines starting to corrode

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 70,116 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 70,116 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front trak rod ends gators split

front exhaust box slight blowing

front number plate cracked

offside sterring rack knocking

vehicle burning oil

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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G127 VMU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G127 VMU, 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 G127 VMU registered?

G127 VMU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 September 1989.

Is G127 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G127 VMU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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