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G676 YLX

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

204,687 mi
Last recorded204,687 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG676 YLX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 204,687 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3 x rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 204,687 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 3 x rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 204,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 203,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rubber hoses on fuel supply and return are perihsing

Pass 1 Apr 2021 202,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 202,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 200,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 197,597 miles

Nearside Rear small hole inner sill

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam

Fail 6 Feb 2019 197,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear small hole inner sill

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam

Pass 12 Feb 2018 193,831 miles

Nearside Rear small hole inner sill

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 193,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking rubber fuel hose in front of fuel tank weeping (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear small hole inner sill

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 190,554 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Small hole in nearside rear inner sill

Fail 20 Jan 2017 190,550 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Small hole in nearside rear inner sill

Pass 27 Mar 2015 186,872 miles

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

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

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

Small hole in nearside rear inner sill

Pass 4 Mar 2014 183,167 miles

Small corrosion hole in nearside inner rear sill

Spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Feb 2014 183,162 miles

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

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

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

Hand brake cable rubs on nearside rear wheel rim

Small corrosion hole in nearside inner rear sill

Spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Feb 2013 180,437 miles

Low brake effort from offside rear

Fail 29 Nov 2011 175,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 175,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 170,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges but well within limits

Pass 13 Jul 2006 164,227 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 151,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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G676 YLX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G676 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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G676 YLX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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