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G257 FPR

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,624 mi
Last recorded56,624 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 FPR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 56,624 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 54,309 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 54,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,673 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 51,672 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 48,651 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 46,329 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 43,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 41,018 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 41,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 39,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,208 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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G257 FPR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G257 FPR, 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 G257 FPR registered?

G257 FPR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G257 FPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G257 FPR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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