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G597 CFA

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,096 mi
Last recorded149,096 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG597 CFA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 149,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012
Pass 8 Jan 2011 131,650 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 117,156 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 117,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 103,609 miles

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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G597 CFA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 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 G597 CFA, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G597 CFA registered?

G597 CFA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 January 1990.

Is G597 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G597 CFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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