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G521 JYC

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

122,818 mi
Last recorded122,818 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG521 JYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,818 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 122,818 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,725 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 116,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,787 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 109,787 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,454 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 97,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,559 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 85,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,032 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,432 miles

Coolant leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,432 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,208 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 77,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,374 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 70,374 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,663 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 66,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,406 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 62,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,627 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 59,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G521 JYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 G521 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G521 JYC registered?

G521 JYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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