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G498 VVW

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,956 mi
Last recorded107,956 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 VVW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 107,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,622 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brakes,imballance offrside lower

Pass 30 Jul 2008 102,279 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 102,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 101,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 101,635 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 101,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VVW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G498 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

Is G498 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G498 VVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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