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G551 YMJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,410 mi
Last recorded141,410 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 YMJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 141,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 141,049 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))

Pass 2 May 2023 140,890 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

prepared vehicle

some underguards fitted

Pass 25 May 2022 140,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

prepared vehicle

some under guards fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2021 140,822 miles

Full harness seat belts fitted for Competition rally car

Pass 29 Jan 2019

full harness type seat belts only fitted Competition rally car

Pass 13 Feb 2015 140,475 miles

this vehicle has been modified for compertion use

Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,237 miles

Only full harness competition seat belts fitted (in MSA date)

Vehicle fitted with gripper type diff unit

Fail 7 Feb 2014 140,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Only full harness competition seat belts fitted (in MSA date)

Vehicle fitted with gripper type diff unit

Fail 7 Feb 2013 139,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

competition full harness seat belts only fitted FIA approved and in date, No provision for rear seats Competition / rally car prepared Limited slip differential fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 139,743 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)

competition full harness seat belts only fitted FIA approved and in date, No provision for rear seats Competition / rally car prepared Limited slip differential fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 139,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brackets protruding out from front bumper

drivers seat is a fixed type(RALLY)

steering wheel has a quick release mechanism

Fail 5 Jan 2012 139,611 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat is a fixed type(RALLY)

steering wheel has a quick release mechanism

Pass 4 Jan 2011 139,417 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 139,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 13,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 13,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 136,808 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 136,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

195/50/15 front, 185/55/15 rear

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

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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G551 YMJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G551 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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What year was G551 YMJ registered?

G551 YMJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G551 YMJ safe to buy?

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