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G789 RTN

1989 Peugeot 205

Purple Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,467 mi
Last recorded89,467 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 RTN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,467 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 89,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre split in tread

Fail 29 May 2008 88,608 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre split in tread

Fail 26 Apr 2007 88,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G789 RTN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Purple with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G789 RTN, 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 G789 RTN registered?

G789 RTN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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