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G51 YFH

1990 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,921 mi
Last recorded51,921 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 YFH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,921 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 41,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,988 miles

front brake discs rusted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,974 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs rusted

Fail 23 May 2009 29,196 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

knock on near side suspension front nothing found on mot

Pass 23 May 2009 29,196 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

knock on near side suspension front nothing found on mot

Fail 2 May 2009 27,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,372 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,603 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,389 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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G51 YFH is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc 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 G51 YFH, 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 G51 YFH registered?

G51 YFH is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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