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G190 XLF

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,982 mi
Last recorded36,982 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG190 XLF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2011 36,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,982 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 36,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,818 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,413 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 36,413 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 35,638 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 34,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G190 XLF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G190 XLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G190 XLF registered?

G190 XLF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G190 XLF safe to buy?

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