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G284 VPG

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,921 mi
Last recorded93,921 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 VPG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,770 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 92,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,393 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 91,388 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,589 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,368 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 89,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,151 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 88,151 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 87,019 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,631 miles

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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G284 VPG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G284 VPG, 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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G284 VPG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G284 VPG safe to buy?

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