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G495 YLR

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,463 mi
Last recorded129,463 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 YLR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 125,767 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 122,779 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 120,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 118,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,753 miles

advise slight brake bind offside rear wheel

Pass 8 May 2009 113,818 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side inner tie rod play

Pass 9 May 2008 109,924 miles

advise slight play inner steering rack joint near-side front

Pass 4 May 2007 103,070 miles

Handbrake close to stop

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

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

Pass 5 May 2006 94,805 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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G495 YLR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G495 YLR, 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 G495 YLR registered?

G495 YLR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 January 1990.

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