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G347 VBW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,348 mi
Last recorded87,348 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG347 VBW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,348 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 87,348 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tail gate struts worn

reverse lights inop

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,348 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear tail gate struts worn

reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,350 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 87,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front fog light incomplete

Fail 28 Jul 2008 87,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front fog light incomplete

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,348 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 87,348 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front spotlights damaged

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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G347 VBW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G347 VBW, 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.

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What year was G347 VBW registered?

G347 VBW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 December 1989.

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