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G358 VBW

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,401 mi
Last recorded149,401 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG358 VBW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 149,401 miles

Both Front And Offside Rear Brakes Hanging On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front No Plate Deteiorated

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

Pass 11 May 2009 149,369 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 142,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 142,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake discs worn. †Brake hoses deteriorating. †Nearside rear tyre low on tread. †steering notchy.

Pass 4 May 2006 128,997 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 128,804 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G358 VBW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G358 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G358 VBW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 January 1990.

Is G358 VBW safe to buy?

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