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G605 YLX

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,231 mi
Last recorded103,231 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 YLX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,231 miles

underbody and repairs covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jun 2019 103,231 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 103,102 miles

os/ns sills possible use of filler on outer sides.

Fail 9 May 2018 103,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

os/ns sills possible use of filler on outer sides.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 102,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from union joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)

front radiator panel corroded also front body mounting areas corroded but not considered excessive

offside & nearside rear drums corroded

offside & nearside rear wheel arch bottom area has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

offside front seat has very very slight movement

rear axle corroded

rear suspension mounting areas corroded and rusty but not considered excessive

rear water draining plug areas corroded

sump corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 102,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from union joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside rear (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)

front radiator panel corroded also front body mounting areas corroded but not considered excessive

offside & nearside rear drums corroded

offside front seat has very very slight movement

rear axle corroded

rear suspension mounting areas corroded and rusty but not considered excessive

rear water draining plug areas corroded

sump corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 102,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from union joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside rear (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)

front radiator panel corroded also front body mounting areas corroded but not considered excessive

offside & nearside rear drums corroded

offside front seat has very very slight movement

rear axle corroded

rear suspension mounting areas corroded and rusty but not considered excessive

rear water draining plug areas corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,415 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from union joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside rear (2.6.2)

front radiator panel corroded

front wishbones & oil sump corroded

under body corroded and rusty but not considered excessive

Fail 15 Dec 2015 99,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 99,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 98,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 96,640 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 95,311 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight corrosion to rear sill

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,773 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 31 Dec 2009 84,934 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,481 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis,inner wings,floors corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates are corroded but not excessive

sills are corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2009 81,481 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel high

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates are corroded but not excessive

sills are corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2008 78,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 91,270 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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G605 YLX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G605 YLX, 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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G605 YLX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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