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G983 SRO

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,643 mi
Last recorded52,643 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 SRO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 52,643 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 52,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,508 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,857 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 48,907 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 48,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,474 miles

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes have light surface rust.

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hose ferrules surface rusted.

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes above rear axle have light surface rust.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2008 46,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 45,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,936 miles

n/s/r foot brake operation lazy.

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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G983 SRO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G983 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 G983 SRO registered?

G983 SRO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G983 SRO safe to buy?

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