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G399 VDH

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,368 mi
Last recorded125,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 VDH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 125,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 125,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 112,097 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 112,097 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,126 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 85,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exessive handbrake travel

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,351 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 43,811 miles

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,585 miles

All other tyres over 20 years old

Nearside front tyre 11 years old

Fail 17 Aug 2010 33,585 miles

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

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

Front and rear tyres all over 20 years old

Spare tyre 11 years old

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,536 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 30,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,499 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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G399 VDH is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G399 VDH, 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 G399 VDH registered?

G399 VDH is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G399 VDH safe to buy?

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