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G735 UYF

1989 Peugeot 205

Turquoise Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,262 mi
Last recorded128,262 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG735 UYF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,262 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 128,262 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 128,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper fixing brackets sharp edges

o-s front suspension strut top bearing rough in opperatio

Pass 3 May 2019 128,214 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 128,214 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 128,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer to inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 9 May 2017 128,085 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer to inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 127,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 127,410 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 127,111 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 127,103 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 127,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 127,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 126,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 125,794 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 125,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

both suspension top bearings slight play

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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G735 UYF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Turquoise with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G735 UYF, 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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What year was G735 UYF registered?

G735 UYF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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