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G498 FTG

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,848 mi
Last recorded141,848 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 FTG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 141,848 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 134,477 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 134,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlight beam flickering

Pass 2 Feb 2007 121,873 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 121,869 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G498 FTG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G498 FTG, 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 G498 FTG registered?

G498 FTG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G498 FTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G498 FTG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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