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G232 VPV

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,709 mi
Last recorded34,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 VPV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 34,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 33,734 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 29,087 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive corner of engine sump and bottom of gearbox diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair struggled to achieve enough braking force on rear brakes to pass (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 27,994 miles

advise all four tyres are cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2020 27,546 miles

All tyres have light cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column UJ appears a little notchy

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,415 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 27,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s screenwash jet output weak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,318 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,248 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 27,248 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,231 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 27,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,194 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,186 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,159 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 27,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 27,072 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,072 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,904 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 26,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,012 miles

both windscreen wiper blades startin to detiorate

offside rear brake binding slightly

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 VPV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G232 VPV, 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 G232 VPV registered?

G232 VPV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 September 1989.

Is G232 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G232 VPV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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