MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
movment at front seats
rear brakes sticky
slight play at rack
various oil pipes
wipers streaky
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
movment at front seats
rear brakes sticky
slight play at rack
various oil pipes
wipers streaky
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
battery insecure
both inner cv boots are leaking grease
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G838 VSE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 G838 VSE, 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 G838 VSE registered?
G838 VSE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 June 1990.
Is G838 VSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G838 VSE shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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