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G257 RNU

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,076 mi
Last recorded64,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 RNU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,076 miles

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,616 miles

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

both front brakes have been getting hot at some point free at time of test.

nsr tyre sidewall starting to crack.

osf tyre sidewalls & tread cracking quite badly no cords visable at time of test.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 63,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front brakes have been getting hot at some point free at time of test.

nsr tyre sidewall starting to crack.

osf tyre sidewalls & tread cracking quite badly no cords visable at time of test.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre tread & sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 20 Jul 2009 63,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

osf tyre tread & sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 62,307 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre inner sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,720 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 60,901 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 RNU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

G257 RNU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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