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G919 SWV

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG919 SWV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,003 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 74,980 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,521 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 72,521 miles

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

play in steering and front suspension

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,890 miles

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

both rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 66,180 miles

front metal brake pipes rusted

fuel pipe rusted

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2007 66,180 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front metal brake pipes rusted

fuel pipe rusted

various oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2006 62,180 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear number plate is cracked. †radiator is leaking coolant.

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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G919 SWV is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc 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 G919 SWV, 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 G919 SWV registered?

G919 SWV is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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