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G698 XKV

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG698 XKV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 94,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 86,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 86,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front to rear brake pipe corroded but not to excess-passes behind tank-maybe corroded but unable to fully inspect as its hidden by tank

oil leak from engine

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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G698 XKV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G698 XKV, 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 G698 XKV registered?

G698 XKV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G698 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G698 XKV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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