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G540 VFK

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,604 mi
Last recorded125,604 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 VFK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 125,604 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2007 124,302 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 122,869 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 122,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G540 VFK is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G540 VFK, 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 G540 VFK registered?

G540 VFK is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G540 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G540 VFK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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