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H797 GBP

1997 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,732 mi
Last recorded114,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 205122,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 GBP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,732 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 114,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 114,724 miles

o/s/r handbrake cable plastic outer cover split

rear box rusty

Pass 24 May 2016 114,721 miles

non standard rear exhaust fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 114,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2015 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front brake pipe slight twist

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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H797 GBP is a 1997 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 122,627 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 H797 GBP, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H797 GBP registered?

H797 GBP is a 1997 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is H797 GBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H797 GBP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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