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G342 VBU

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,610 mi
Last recorded130,610 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG342 VBU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 130,610 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint is quite worn and should be changed soon † †o/s/r brake hose is perished

Pass 12 Aug 2006 124,350 miles

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

o/s/r brake hose is perished

rear exhaust joint is not very secure

Fail 1 Aug 2006 124,182 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

o/s/r brake hose is quite perished

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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G342 VBU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G342 VBU, 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 G342 VBU registered?

G342 VBU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G342 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G342 VBU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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