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G714 VTC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,723 mi
Last recorded169,723 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG714 VTC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 169,723 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 159,619 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

small cracks in offside front tyre also close to legal limits

Pass 17 Apr 2008 155,988 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear offside tyre perished

Fail 17 Apr 2008 155,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear offside tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2007 146,775 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 146,690 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 136,875 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 136,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G714 VTC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G714 VTC, 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 G714 VTC registered?

G714 VTC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G714 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G714 VTC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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