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G455 YPY

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,937 mi
Last recorded179,937 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG455 YPY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 179,937 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 179,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 177,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 177,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 176,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 176,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 175,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 175,002 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 175,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2010 170,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 167,536 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 167,536 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2008 159,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 151,024 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 144,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 144,819 miles

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

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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G455 YPY 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 81.3%.

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 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 G455 YPY, 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 G455 YPY registered?

G455 YPY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G455 YPY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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