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G244 YDP

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,131 mi
Last recorded114,131 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG244 YDP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 114,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 112,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 110,272 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,110 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,985 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,816 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 109,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,653 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,234 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 101,235 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 96,178 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 93,053 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 89,867 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 85,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 82,911 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perised

o/s/r fog lamp glass deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2010 82,871 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perised

Pass 14 Nov 2009 79,009 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 79,009 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 75,182 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,182 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,545 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 59,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2005 56,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 56,816 miles

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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G244 YDP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G244 YDP, 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 G244 YDP registered?

G244 YDP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is G244 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G244 YDP shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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