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G164 YLD

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG164 YLD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 83,888 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,699 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

body slight damage

nearside rear indicator lamp slight damage

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,699 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

body slight damage

nearside rear indicator lamp slight damage

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,329 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registeration plate cracked

hand brake has excessive travel

oil leek under gearbox

Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,329 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front registeration plate cracked

hand brake has excessive travel

oil leek under gearbox

Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake servo hose contaminated with oil

front brake disc's slightlt corroded

front registration plate cracked

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s outer cv gaiter security poor weaping grease & slightly deteriorated

o/s inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

o/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism lazy

slight play inner track rods

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,758 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper condition & security?

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2006 70,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper condition & security?

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

suspension conponents corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2005 69,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc's are corroded

front brake pipes are slightly corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r flexi brake hose ferruls and pipes are corroded

oil leaks

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

signs of leakage around the o/s & n/s c.v boots

slight play in the steering rack

steering notchy ???

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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G164 YLD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G164 YLD, 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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G164 YLD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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