MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside rear wheelbearing rough
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front strut damp
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G229 UYJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 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 G229 UYJ, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G229 UYJ registered?
G229 UYJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1990.
Is G229 UYJ safe to buy?
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