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G742 YWK

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,897 mi
Last recorded91,897 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 YWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 91,326 miles

Offside Rear sub-frame mounting deteriorating slightly

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 91,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sub-frame mounting deteriorating slightly

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,122 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,122 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,904 miles

Low effort recorded at offside rear footbrake

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 87,751 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear end of front to rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,694 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 85,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front and rear brake discs worn.

low effort recorded at offside rear brake.

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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G742 YWK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G742 YWK, 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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What year was G742 YWK registered?

G742 YWK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 January 1990.

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