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A1 RPF

1991 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

147,208 mi
Last recorded147,208 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RPF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2012 147,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system very rusty

nearside front indicator lens cover missing

nearside front outer door handle very stiff

nearside front side window not fitted correctly

offside front outer door handle very stiff

Pass 28 Dec 2012 147,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system very rusty

nearside front indicator lens cover missing

nearside front outer door handle very stiff

nearside front side window not fitted correctly

offside front outer door handle very stiff

Pass 11 Jan 2012 146,783 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 146,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 146,689 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonet near hinges starting to corrode

nearside front indicator lamp lens outer cover missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 146,009 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 146,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 145,323 miles

cannot carryout full inspection of rear seat belts as their is luggage on seat

Fail 20 Jul 2009 145,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 145,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside indicator outer linse missing

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 144,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 143,826 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 143,826 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 142,336 miles

adv.n/s/f/ ind. cover missing †adv. rear brake pipes fairly corroded †adv.fr/ brake discs corroded- pads good. †advn/s/r/ tyre on3.75mm †adv. bonnett corroded at hinges †adv. fr/ex. pipe corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 142,336 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

adv.n/s/f/ ind. cover missing †adv. rear brake pipes fairly corroded †adv.fr/ brake discs corroded- pads good. †advn/s/r/ tyre on3.75mm †adv. bonnett corroded at hinges †adv. fr/ex. pipe corroded.

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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A1 RPF is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,600 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 A1 RPF, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 RPF is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 June 1991.

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