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G273 RUR

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,413 mi
Last recorded115,413 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 RUR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 115,413 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside bonnet hinge broken but secure when closed

Pass 22 Aug 2018 115,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to centre slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to front lower panel - nearside front inner sill - suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

offside bonnet hinge broken still secure when closed

offside headlight lens cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,855 miles

Offside Front headlight lens cracked

Offside bonnet hinge broken but bonnet still secure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2017 114,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front headlight lens cracked

Offside bonnet hinge broken but bonnet still secure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,377 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough both sides top mounts (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside bonnet hinge insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear bump stops missing

corrosion to various underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2016 114,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear( marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops missing

Front Steering system slightly rough both sides top mounts (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside bonnet hinge insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion to various underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 114,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 114,009 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 113,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 113,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 112,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 111,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,462 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 109,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 107,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 106,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 104,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 102,553 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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G273 RUR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 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 G273 RUR, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G273 RUR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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