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G224 UYF

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG224 UYF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 78,664 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear foot brake slight binding

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,732 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 75,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 72,366 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise all the tyres are starting to crack

Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,366 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

advise all the tyres are starting to crack

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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G224 UYF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G224 UYF, 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 G224 UYF registered?

G224 UYF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 October 1989.

Is G224 UYF safe to buy?

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