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G688 YLB

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,778 mi
Last recorded205,778 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 YLB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 205,778 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 205,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rally car use

vehicle undersealed

Fail 15 Nov 2023

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rally car use

Pass 9 Nov 2022

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2021 205,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 205,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 205,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 205,728 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 205,728 miles

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

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 13 Mar 2015

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 204,954 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013
Pass 9 Apr 2011
Pass 16 Apr 2010 150,787 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 155,246 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 142,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing

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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G688 YLB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G688 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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G688 YLB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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