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G194 XVR

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,064 mi
Last recorded82,064 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG194 XVR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2010 82,064 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front foglight lens damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,739 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 70,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 65,253 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 65,253 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 62,037 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 62,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G194 XVR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G194 XVR, 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 G194 XVR registered?

G194 XVR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 February 1990.

Is G194 XVR safe to buy?

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