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G511 YLT

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,410 mi
Last recorded90,410 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 YLT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 90,410 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 90,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,218 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 87,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 83,559 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 83,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 79,206 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 79,206 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front flexible brake hoses perished-inner cores not exposed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 73,400 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 73,400 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G511 YLT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G511 YLT, 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 G511 YLT registered?

G511 YLT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G511 YLT safe to buy?

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