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G447 RUF

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,538 mi
Last recorded156,538 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 RUF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 156,538 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 156,537 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 150,271 miles

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

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

advise to improve rear foot brake performance

engine burning oil,..oil leak

front number plate cracked

movement in gear change mechanism

nearside rear door damaged

no rear wiper blade

offside bonnet hinge broken,...bonnet secure

passanger seat in poor condition

roughness in front upper suspension mountigs

stiffness in offside front drive shaft,..when engine jacked up

underbody corrosion in places

windscreen scratched,..not effecting drivers view

wipers corroded,..wipers wearing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 150,271 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise to improve rear foot brake performance

engine burning oil,..oil leak

front number plate cracked

movement in gear change mechanism

nearside rear door damaged

no rear wiper blade

offside bonnet hinge broken,...bonnet secure

passanger seat in poor condition

roughness in front upper suspension mountigs

stiffness in offside front drive shaft,..when engine jacked up

underbody corrosion in places

windscreen scratched,..not effecting drivers view

wipers corroded,..wipers wearing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 144,432 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine breather pipe broken

n/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper blade split

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2010 144,432 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

engine breather pipe broken

n/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper blade split

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2009 138,889 miles

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

offside rear suspension slightly stiff

suspect fault with offside drive shaft

Pass 17 Apr 2008 137,912 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 136,001 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Jan 2006 130,030 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 130,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G447 RUF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G447 RUF, 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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G447 RUF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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