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C5 YAA

1991 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,021 mi
Last recorded102,021 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 YAA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 99,912 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,846 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 98,846 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,608 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 93,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs worn /corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2012 93,140 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cooling system faulty

damp around steering rack

offside headlamp beam image poor

timing belt cover missing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,276 miles

engine oil leak.

nearside rear axell bearing worn.

sleight low effort nearside rear foot brake.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,143 miles

steering and suspension worn,fuel system coroded,non standard suspension fitted,exhaust poorly fitted,seat belts worn,

Fail 26 Oct 2009 82,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear side lights too bright ?? brake system coroded,anti roll bar links worn,

steering and suspension worn,suspension very stiff operation,co emissions on limit,fuel pipes coroded,exhaust poorly fitted.brake hoses perished. seats security suspect. timing belt cover missing.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 99,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear side lights too bright ?? brake system coroded,anti roll bar links worn,

steering and suspension worn,suspension very stiff operation,co emissions on limit,fuel pipes coroded,exhaust poorly fitted.brake hoses perished. seats security suspect. timing belt cover missing.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 95,012 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 95,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2007 90,128 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 90,007 miles

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

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

loose connection on battery

nearside front indicator lens missing not imairing function

Fail 11 May 2007 89,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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C5 YAA is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,600 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 C5 YAA, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C5 YAA is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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