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G543 YLY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,446 mi
Last recorded116,446 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 YLY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 116,446 miles

front no plate showing signs of contamination

Fail 22 May 2010 116,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate showing signs of contamination

Fail 11 May 2009 113,467 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 113,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 105,420 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 May 2008 105,417 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 99,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 99,662 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator drive belt missing

Pass 2 Feb 2006 99,289 miles

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

o/s/f brake caliper creeking.

oil leak

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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G543 YLY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G543 YLY, 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 G543 YLY registered?

G543 YLY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G543 YLY safe to buy?

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