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G433 YLX

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,832 mi
Last recorded130,832 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG433 YLX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2013 130,832 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 8 Nov 2012 123,393 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 123,393 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 115,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,429 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,257 miles

nearside rear suspension semi siezed

Fail 4 Nov 2010 109,257 miles

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

nearside rear suspension semi siezed

Fail 27 Oct 2009 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 95,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 81,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 81,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 74,031 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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G433 YLX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G433 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 G433 YLX registered?

G433 YLX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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