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G447 YYT

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,202 mi
Last recorded97,202 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 YYT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,202 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle is heavily modified for competition use.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rally car non standard seats belts etc

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rally car non standard seats belts etc

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rally car roll cage fitted and non standard suspension brake pipes and seats

Fail 13 Oct 2012 93,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rally car roll cage fitted and non standard suspension brake pipes and seats

Pass 8 Oct 2011 91,833 miles

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

rally carfitted roll cage non standard exhaust brake pipes and exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2011 91,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rally carfitted roll cage non standard exhaust brake pipes and exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2010 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rally car/roll cage comp seats sump guards etc

Fail 16 Oct 2010 90,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rally car/roll cage comp seats sump guards etc

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,575 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,605 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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G447 YYT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G447 YYT, 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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What year was G447 YYT registered?

G447 YYT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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