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G501 EFR

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,340 mi
Last recorded113,340 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 EFR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 113,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,118 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 109,492 miles

slight free play on nearside front rack end

Fail 29 Jul 2021 109,492 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight free play on nearside front rack end

Pass 24 Jul 2014 108,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,197 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking also wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,874 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,421 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 101,961 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,584 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 99,274 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,888 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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G501 EFR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G501 EFR, 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 G501 EFR registered?

G501 EFR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G501 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G501 EFR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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