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S129 HCG

1998 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,035 mi
Last recorded151,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 205116,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 HCG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 151,035 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 145,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 130,764 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 130,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Nov 2005 134,547 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play to steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2005 134,547 miles

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

slight play to steering rack

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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S129 HCG is a 1998 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 116,914 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 S129 HCG, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S129 HCG registered?

S129 HCG is a 1998 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S129 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 HCG shows 6 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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