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G724 YLB

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,802 mi
Last recorded74,802 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG724 YLB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,802 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides near flexi hose connections. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 67,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,306 miles

slight wear on front + rear brake discs

Fail 14 Dec 2012 65,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear on front + rear brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,952 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 61,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 57,263 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2008 57,262 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 57,121 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front wiper blade split - clearing screen

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jan 2007 45,048 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,944 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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G724 YLB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 G724 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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G724 YLB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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