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G938 SGX

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,038 mi
Last recorded63,038 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG938 SGX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 63,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly scrubbed on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2010 53,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,760 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 46,759 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,408 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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G938 SGX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G938 SGX, 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 G938 SGX registered?

G938 SGX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G938 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G938 SGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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