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F556 GYD

1989 Peugeot 205

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 GYD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,210 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,318 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,764 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,140 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 80,138 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,204 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 78,202 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,114 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 74,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,397 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 71,397 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 67,068 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 62,789 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 62,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F556 GYD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F556 GYD, 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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What year was F556 GYD registered?

F556 GYD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F556 GYD shows 18 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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