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G281 NRA

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,742 mi
Last recorded61,742 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 NRA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,742 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,593 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion underneath

suspension components are corroded badly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,729 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,446 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 55,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,836 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,864 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,630 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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G281 NRA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G281 NRA, 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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G281 NRA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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