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G955 RGN

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,587 mi
Last recorded38,587 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 RGN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,587 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,274 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,274 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,727 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 21,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,069 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 20,489 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,489 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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G955 RGN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G955 RGN, 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.

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G955 RGN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is G955 RGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G955 RGN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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