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G646 YLB

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 YLB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 138,238 miles

N/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded.

N/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (not excessively).

O/s headlamp has a slightly diffused beam pattern.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,795 miles

Front driving lamp reflectors corroded.

Idle speed varied during test (ok at time of emissions test).

N/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (not excessively).

O/s headlamp has slightly diffused beam pattern.

Oil leak from engine (not excessive).

Spare tyre not inflated.

Winter tyres fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 131,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front driving lamp reflectors corroded.

Idle speed varied during test (ok at time of emissions test).

N/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (not excessively).

O/s headlamp has slightly diffused beam pattern.

Oil leak from engine (not excessive).

Spare tyre not inflated.

Winter tyres fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 130,287 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Spare tyre underinflated.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 130,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

Spare tyre underinflated.

Pass 22 May 2012 128,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 126,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 125,888 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 125,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 125,973 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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G646 YLB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 G646 YLB, 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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G646 YLB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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