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G591 RSU

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,137 mi
Last recorded48,137 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG591 RSU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 48,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 48,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 46,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 46,914 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 46,365 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 46,365 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,826 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 45,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 45,569 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,054 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 45,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,988 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,623 miles

both the headlamp lenses are missing however not effecting the beam patterns

both the headlamp lenses are missing, however not affecting the aims

slight damage to the front number plate

Fail 16 Jan 2015 43,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both the headlamp lenses are missing however not effecting the beam patterns

both the headlamp lenses are missing, however not affecting the aims

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,680 miles

front and rear brake pipes coroded

front registration plate damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,235 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,234 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,699 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing.

front discs slightly pitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,211 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,211 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,773 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,452 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G591 RSU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G591 RSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G591 RSU registered?

G591 RSU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 January 1990.

Is G591 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G591 RSU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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