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G481 YOW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,002 mi
Last recorded49,002 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG481 YOW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 48,983 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,370 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,054 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,006 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 47,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split due to damage. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main compliance bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main compliance bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel and tyre missing.

Fail 10 May 2017 47,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" Blade split and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" Blade split and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split due to damage. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main compliance bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main compliance bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel and tyre missing.

Pass 21 May 2016 47,547 miles

Front both front tyres starting to wear on the outer tread

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish/crack (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 47,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both front tyres starting to wear on the outer tread

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish/crack (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 47,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 46,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,494 miles

offside front tyre is worn and perished.

Pass 18 May 2012 40,725 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 40,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 36,075 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 33,210 miles

o.s.f. lower ball joint dust cover split

slight play o.s.f. inner track rod

unable to check front brake pads and outer sides of brake discs

Fail 20 May 2010 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o.s.f. lower ball joint dust cover split

o.s.f. tyre slight cracking outer edge

rear tyres slight cracking inner sidewall and outer edges

slight play o.s.f. inner track rod

unable to check front brake pads and outer sides of brake discs

Pass 1 May 2009 30,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 30,648 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 29,297 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 29,277 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 29,052 miles

AS PER PREVIOUS

Fail 8 May 2007 29,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES X4 CORRODED

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,692 miles

1) metal brake pipes at rear corroded †2) offside front outer CV BOOT in poor condition †3) slight roughness in steering mechanism

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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G481 YOW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 G481 YOW, 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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G481 YOW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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