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R508 RDM

1998 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,917 mi
Last recorded160,917 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 205116,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 RDM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 160,917 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 160,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 162,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate damaged slightly

offside front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2007 148,694 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 135,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 135,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 120,536 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 120,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R508 RDM is a 1998 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R508 RDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R508 RDM registered?

R508 RDM is a 1998 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R508 RDM safe to buy?

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