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G440 ACV

1989 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,028 mi
Last recorded137,028 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG440 ACV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 137,028 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 136,996 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 135,175 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 135,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 132,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 125,499 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 125,499 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 119,319 miles

osr and nsr rear axle rear mounting bushs deteriorating

slight play ns steering rack

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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G440 ACV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G440 ACV, 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 G440 ACV registered?

G440 ACV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G440 ACV safe to buy?

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