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G326 VYY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

35,993 mi
Last recorded35,993 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG326 VYY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 35,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 35,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 35,984 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 35,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2016 35,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

gear selector dosnt match gear

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,672 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable outer skin chafed

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 33,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable outer skin chafed

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,343 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Fail 11 Aug 2014 32,343 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,932 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 28,932 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 24,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 24,428 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 21,137 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 19,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 18,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 18,026 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gear selector position indicator faulty.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,941 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 16,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise rear brakes poor

Gear selector linkages-worn difficult to select reverse gear

Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,636 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 16,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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G326 VYY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G326 VYY, 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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G326 VYY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 July 1990.

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