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G88 LYC

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,701 mi
Last recorded112,701 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG88 LYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 112,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 111,998 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 111,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive end cap on the gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 111,334 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high idle speed fluctuating (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering component leaking from the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive end cap on the gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,382 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 110,366 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 107,453 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,380 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust back box fouling n/s/r shock absorber

metal section of bottom radiator hose damp

noise from n/s/f wheel bearing but not rough

o/s/f tyre worn to approx 2.5mm, n/s/f 2mm [185/60/14v]

o/s/r flexy brake hose bracket insecure

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight weep from o/s/f outer cv boot

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Mar 2017 107,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing snapped in hub (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust back box fouling n/s/r shock absorber

metal section of bottom radiator hose damp

noise from n/s/f wheel bearing but not rough

o/s/f tyre worn to approx 2.5mm, n/s/f 2mm [185/60/14v]

o/s/r flexy brake hose bracket insecure

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight weep from o/s/f outer cv boot

steering rack damp

Fail 17 Sep 2015 107,355 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear on 2mm and wearing on edges

Offside Front cv boot seeping slightly.

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear flexy hose slightly insecure.

Offside Rear on 2mm and wearing on edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both front coil springs corroding.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

oil leaks?

Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,578 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,370 miles

advise rear flexible hoses ferruls rusty

advise whole suspension very rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2013 96,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

advise rear flexible hoses ferruls rusty

advise whole suspension very rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,357 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,141 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 72,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,722 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,342 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,923 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,654 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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G88 LYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G88 LYC, 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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G88 LYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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