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G943 SRO

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,149 mi
Last recorded61,149 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 SRO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,144 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 60,133 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

outer cassing broken on nearside handbrake cable

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,048 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,094 miles

Oil leak

nearside front coil spring close to inner wing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,383 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 53,368 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,098 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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G943 SRO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G943 SRO, 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 G943 SRO registered?

G943 SRO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G943 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G943 SRO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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