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R101 RRW

1998 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,936 mi
Last recorded79,936 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 205116,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 RRW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,936 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 79,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,070 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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R101 RRW is a 1998 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 116,914 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 R101 RRW, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R101 RRW registered?

R101 RRW is a 1998 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R101 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 RRW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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