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G231 OEG

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,632 mi
Last recorded211,632 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG231 OEG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 211,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 206,304 miles

Both headlight dipped beam patterns & density only just acceptable.

O/S/R brake pipe to hose becoming corroded.

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 31 Jan 2008 199,967 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 199,967 miles

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

Evidence of blue smoke on idling but clears under test conditions.

Slight play in N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Uneven braking on rear just acceptable.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 192,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 185,187 miles

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

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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G231 OEG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G231 OEG, 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 G231 OEG registered?

G231 OEG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G231 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G231 OEG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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