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G303 ONN

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,924 mi
Last recorded82,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 ONN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 82,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,554 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 81,310 miles

front coil springs showing signs of corrosion at top

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,107 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,404 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,404 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables bubbling

o/s b pillor rusting at bottom onto sill

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

Fail 26 Jul 2010 80,192 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables bubbling

o/s b pillor rusting at bottom onto sill

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,119 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,613 miles

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

corrosion forming around front subframe - not holed or significantly weakened at present

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,526 miles

o/s/f h/light glass cracked - beam pattern not affected at present.rear silencer heavily corroded.corrossion forming on front subframe

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,274 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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G303 ONN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G303 ONN, 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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What year was G303 ONN registered?

G303 ONN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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