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A7 YXX

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,558 mi
Last recorded147,558 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 YXX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 147,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 147,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 147,001 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 146,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front side light dull

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 146,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 146,238 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,722 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 145,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 145,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 144,996 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,442 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 143,844 miles

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

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

rear foot brake effort low,advise further inspection.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 143,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear foot brake effort low,advise further inspection.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 143,075 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 143,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 142,538 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 141,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

multiple oil leaks

power steering fluid residue around steering rack

tailgate struts are weak and fail to support the tailgate

Fail 29 Oct 2013 141,083 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

multiple oil leaks

power steering fluid residue around steering rack

tailgate struts are weak and fail to support the tailgate

Pass 22 Aug 2012 138,372 miles

Coolant residue around bottom of radiator

Oil leak

Under vehicle fuel pipes have slight corosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 138,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant residue around bottom of radiator

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under vehicle fuel pipes have slight corosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 135,986 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 135,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2006 131,263 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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A7 YXX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 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 A7 YXX, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 YXX registered?

A7 YXX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is A7 YXX safe to buy?

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