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G628 YLX

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

95,194 mi
Last recorded95,194 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG628 YLX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 95,194 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet hinges damaged and broken can be firmly secured.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 92,779 miles

bonnet hindges incomplete

Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,554 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet hindges incomplete

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 90,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside bonnet hindge broken

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside bonnet hindge broken

Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,693 miles

offside bonnet hindge broken

Fail 12 Nov 2010 86,693 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside bonnet hindge broken

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,129 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Nov 2009 85,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2008 84,053 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2008 84,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,749 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 82,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 80,846 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall has light splits

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2006 80,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre outer wall has light splits.

spare tyre in poor condition.

Fail 28 Nov 2005 76,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 76,769 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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G628 YLX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 G628 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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G628 YLX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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