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G526 YMJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

236,032 mi
Last recorded236,032 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG526 YMJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 236,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 233,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 233,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 229,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on trailing arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg corroded near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front steering rack has slight weep

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on trailing arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear no reverse light

front fogs not working

Fail 30 Aug 2023 229,801 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine will not run properly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on trailing arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg corroded near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front steering rack has slight weep

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on trailing arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear no reverse light

front fogs not working

Pass 22 Dec 2021 228,251 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 228,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 228,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel has brake bind.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 222,426 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 222,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 218,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Sill corroded.

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Sill corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 208,320 miles

Central Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 199,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 191,820 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm not moving as far as o/s/r

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 191,820 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear suspension arm not moving as far as o/s/r

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 185,820 miles

Exhaust manifold gasket leaking.

Ignition switch faulty, can cause indicators and brake lights not to work although engine running .

Ignition switch faulty, can cause indicators and brake lights not to work with engine runing

Inner surface of near side front and off side front brake discs corroding and in poor condition.

Meta l fuel pipes very corroded.

Near side and off side inner sills corroding.

Near side front and off side front seat back loose.

Nearside Front Brake pad low warning wire not connected.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer constant velocity joint gaiter perishing.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 185,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust manifold gasket leaking.

Inner surface of near side front and off side front brake discs corroding and in poor condition.

Meta l fuel pipes very corroded.

Near side and off side inner sills corroding.

Near side front and off side front seat back loose.

Nearside Front Brake pad low warning wire not connected.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Near side head light deteriorating causing poor image

Nearside Outer constant velocity joint gaiter perishing.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 181,539 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface off side worst.

Fuel pipes corroding.

Movement in drivers seat fixings.

Near side front brake pad wear warning wire disconnected.

Near side rear and off side rear inners sills weakend by corrosion.

Off side head light poor image, condensation within light unit.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 176,652 miles

Fuel pipes very badly corroded.

Fuel tank vapor control pipe perished.

Near side front and off side front brake discs corroding.

Near side front brake pad worn indicator wire disconnected.

Near side outer constant velocity joint gaitor perishing.

Near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroding.

Slight imbalance of front and rear brakes.

Top section of drivers seat loose.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 176,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes very badly corroded.

Fuel tank vapor control pipe perishing.

Near side front and off side front brake discs corroding.

Near side front brake pad low wear indicator wire disconnected.

Near side front fog light not working.

Near side outer constant velocity joint gaitor perishing.

Near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroding.

Slight imbalance of front and rear brakes.

Top section of drivers seat loose.

Pass 2 May 2012 169,900 miles

Clutch worn/sliping.

Metal fuel pipes very corroded.

Rubber fuel return pipe badly perished.

Very heavy coolant leak.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 169,900 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch worn/slipping.

Ferrule on off side front brake flex hose corroding.

Metal fuel pipes very corroded.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

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

Parking brake cable out of support clips.

Rubber fuel return pipe badly perished.

Very heavy coolant leak.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 160,806 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front seats have movement on runners

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine smoke

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 160,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front seats have movement on runners

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine smoke

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 151,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 141,995 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has travel, not considered excessive

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering heavy

Fail 7 Apr 2009 141,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has travel, not considered excessive

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering heavy

Fail 8 Aug 2008 141,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

water leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 131,319 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 131,319 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center mirror insecure

handbrake outer casing split

o/s/f drop link rubber split

slight play in n/s/r track rod

slightly noisey o/s drive shaft

Pass 1 Jun 2006 119,592 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 119,592 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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G526 YMJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G526 YMJ, 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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G526 YMJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 June 1990.

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