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G817 LYD

1989 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,121 mi
Last recorded60,121 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG817 LYD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 60,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 56,739 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 55,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 55,608 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyres cracking

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2018 54,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyres cracking

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,242 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,242 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,376 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s rack slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2014 53,376 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s rack slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,377 miles

ns/os rear subframe mounts corroding

os front track rod end slight play

rear shockers corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2012 51,630 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,630 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,692 miles

N/S/F inner steering rack knuckle slight wear/play

N/S/R brake drum backplate damp no leaks at time of test

O/S/R wheel bearing very slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,500 miles

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

ns front lower ball joint very slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,110 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,473 miles

Front discs light corrosion and wear

O/S front to rear metal brake pipe light corrosion

O/S/R bumpstop mounting corroding

O/S/R tyre slight perishing

Rear brake drums back plates corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 43,158 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S front to rear metal brake pipe light †corrosion

O/S/R tyre soon

Windscreen slightly scratched

oil leak

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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G817 LYD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G817 LYD, 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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G817 LYD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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