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G597 RNC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG597 RNC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026
Pass 13 May 2025
Pass 24 Jul 2023 185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 112,180 miles

Nearside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 112,178 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 111,769 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 111,762 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,376 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 110,146 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,288 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 108,695 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 108,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2006 105,806 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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G597 RNC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G597 RNC, 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 G597 RNC registered?

G597 RNC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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