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G573 VTP

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,295 mi
Last recorded161,295 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG573 VTP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 161,295 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 160,567 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 159,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 159,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 158,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 157,634 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 157,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2006 154,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near side rear wheel/hub looks bent/damaged. no bush movement advise investigation

Pass 15 Jun 2006 154,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side rear wheel/hub looks bent/damaged. no bush movement advise investigation

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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G573 VTP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G573 VTP, 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 G573 VTP registered?

G573 VTP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G573 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G573 VTP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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