MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres badly perished and splitting but not exposing any chords.
centre silencer split and leaking slightly.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
all four tyres badly perished and splitting but not exposing any chords.(02)
centre silencer split and leaking slightly.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion round drain holes in rear floor not in any prescribed area.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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OIA 6491 is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 OIA 6491, 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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OIA 6491 is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is OIA 6491 safe to buy?
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