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G298 RKR

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,915 mi
Last recorded113,915 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 RKR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 113,915 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 113,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,377 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

suspension corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 112,299 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2010 112,299 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2008 106,760 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 106,760 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,477 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount cracking

surface rust underneath vehicle floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Pass 2 Aug 2006 104,513 miles

noise from steering rack not effecting steering

Fail 1 Aug 2006 104,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

noise from steering rack not effecting steering

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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G298 RKR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G298 RKR, 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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G298 RKR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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