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G572 YRL

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,855 mi
Last recorded139,855 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG572 YRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2009 139,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s/r axle tube bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2009 139,855 miles

slight play in o/s/r axle tube bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2008 133,978 miles

Spare tyre defective

condensation in offside headlamp,lightly affecting beam image

imbalance of 48% between rear brakes

nearside rear door fails to open

Fail 12 Sep 2008 133,972 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

condensation in offside headlamp,lightly affecting beam image

imbalance of 48% between rear brakes

nearside rear door fails to open

Pass 7 Sep 2007 130,722 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 130,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s & n/s rear back plates corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 130,686 miles

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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G572 YRL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G572 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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G572 YRL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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