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G424 KYB

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,486 mi
Last recorded228,486 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 KYB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 228,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 227,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 227,813 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 226,938 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill and inner door piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 226,917 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill and inner door piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 226,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 225,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 225,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 225,054 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 225,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 224,503 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 22,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Font & Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 223,952 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 223,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 223,093 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in the nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2010 213,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 207,831 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 197,518 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 193,076 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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G424 KYB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G424 KYB, 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 G424 KYB registered?

G424 KYB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G424 KYB safe to buy?

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