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G411 YLX

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,336 mi
Last recorded156,336 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG411 YLX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 156,336 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 154,644 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 154,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 152,249 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 152,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 148,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front seats loose

both front top shock mounts stiff

nearside front brake binding

offside front brake discs in poor condition

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 147,186 miles

Nearside handbrake cable casing perished

Offside handbrake cable casing perished

Fail 14 Mar 2011 147,184 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside handbrake cable casing perished

Offside handbrake cable casing perished

Pass 9 Mar 2010 144,238 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition outer casings damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2010 144,238 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

handbrake cables in poor condition outer casings damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2009 142,403 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 142,399 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Handbrake cable outer casing showing signs of deterioration

Lower engine mounting rubber bush perished

Pass 10 Mar 2008 140,537 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 140,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 138,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 136,602 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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G411 YLX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G411 YLX, 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 G411 YLX registered?

G411 YLX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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