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F835 YSG

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,399 mi
Last recorded118,399 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF835 YSG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 115,825 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 115,818 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,936 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,679 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 110,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,080 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2010 104,952 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 101,508 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,633 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 92,792 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 92,791 miles

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

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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F835 YSG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F835 YSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F835 YSG registered?

F835 YSG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 May 1989.

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