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G232 VPL

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,556 mi
Last recorded110,556 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 VPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,556 miles

dampness around n/s/r shock absorber. heavy corrosion on n/s/r outer sill. n/s/f tyre on limit. strong advise play in n/s/f inner trackrod/ rack joint.

strong advise dampness o/s/f shock absorber. bind o/s/f wheel. handbrake travel.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 110,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dampness around n/s/r shock absorber. heavy corrosion on n/s/r outer sill. n/s/f tyre on limit. strong advise play in n/s/f inner trackrod/ rack joint.

strong advise dampness o/s/f shock absorber. bind o/s/f wheel. handbrake travel.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 105,360 miles

o/s and n/s steering rack slight wear

Pass 18 May 2007 97,395 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front of steering rack has free play

nearside front wheel slightly distorted

spare wheel deflated

Fail 17 May 2007 97,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel slightly distorted

nearside of steering rack has free play

spare wheel deflated

Pass 8 May 2006 86,570 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 86,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in ns of steering rack

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

ns outer sill rusty

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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G232 VPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G232 VPL, 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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G232 VPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 May 1990.

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