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G281 YYT

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,924 mi
Last recorded99,924 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 YYT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 99,924 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 99,920 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 94,834 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 94,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn and coming away

front reg plate not secured to front of car

hand brake cable hanging down

offside front outer door trim missing

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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G281 YYT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc 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 G281 YYT, 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 G281 YYT registered?

G281 YYT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 April 1990.

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