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G562 YRL

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,740 mi
Last recorded130,740 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG562 YRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 130,740 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 113,842 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 113,842 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 111,229 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2007 111,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f tyre outter side wall

water pipe by crank shaft pulley rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2006 103,717 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

offside rear brake binding slightly after application of handbrake

offside rear seat belt does not fully extend from reel but retracts satisfactorily

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2006 103,717 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

offside rear brake binding slightly after application of handbrake

offside rear seat belt does not unroll fully from reel but retracts satisfactorily

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2005 96,072 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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G562 YRL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G562 YRL, 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.

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G562 YRL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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