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A274 GPV

1984 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,284 mi
Last recorded80,284 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2006
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA274 GPV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2006 80,284 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 80,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A274 GPV is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 82,634 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 A274 GPV, 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 42 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A274 GPV registered?

A274 GPV is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A274 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A274 GPV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A274 GPV have outstanding finance?

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