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G276 YDP

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,030 mi
Last recorded150,030 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 YDP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 150,030 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r foot brake low effort

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ignition faulty

n/s/f head lamp has water in the lamp

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f track rod end worn but not excessive bit advise replacement

Pass 13 Nov 2009 148,335 miles

brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

front suspension coil springs corroding

nearside front caliper bolt bar incorrectly fitted and has cut the cv boot

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear fog light light loose in bumper

rear subframe bushs worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2009 148,335 miles

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

brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

front suspension coil springs corroding

nearside front caliper bolt bar incorrectly fitted and has cut the cv boot

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear fog light light loose in bumper

rear subframe bushs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2008 144,342 miles

advise all brake pipes coated in some kind of sealer

advise front brake calipers creak when applied

advise front brake discs slighty worn and rusty

advise front coil springs rusty

advise n/s/f cv boot slighty perished

advise oil leak

advise under side of car very rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2008 144,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise all brake pipes coated in some kind of sealer

advise front brake calipers creak when applied

advise front brake discs slighty worn and rusty

advise front coil springs rusty

advise n/s/f cv boot slighty perished

advise oil leak

advise under side of car very rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2007 142,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 141,924 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 137,553 miles

offside front lower ball joint pinch bolt was lose (have tightened).

Fail 30 Oct 2006 137,461 miles

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

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

fog light lose

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres getting low on tread

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Nov 2005 130,214 miles

brake fluid low

creecking from nearside front brake caliper when brake is applied

fog light slightly loose in bumper

front and rear brake pipes rusty but have been painted

front number plate cracked

oil leak

slight exhaust blow on front pipe

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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G276 YDP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G276 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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G276 YDP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1989.

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