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G617 WVC

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG617 WVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018
Pass 21 Mar 2017

Decelerometer brake test LSD fitted

Modified rally car no passenger seats fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,277 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 96,277 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 96,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,160 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 89,343 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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G617 WVC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G617 WVC, 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 G617 WVC registered?

G617 WVC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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