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G308 YAE

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,655 mi
Last recorded166,655 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 YAE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 166,655 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2022 166,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2021 166,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 166,033 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 165,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 165,142 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 164,813 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 163,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 163,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 162,848 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 162,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 161,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in nearside side of steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2008 161,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in nearside side of steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2007 157,135 miles

as previous

Fail 19 Jun 2007 157,135 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2006 155,794 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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G308 YAE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G308 YAE, 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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G308 YAE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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