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G894 LYC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,018 mi
Last recorded128,018 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG894 LYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 128,018 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 May 2017 125,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 122,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 119,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 116,523 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 112,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 110,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2012 110,390 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2011 107,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 21 May 2010 104,550 miles

front brake disc surfaces slightly dirty

rear tyres slightly perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 101,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2008 96,978 miles

front numberplate loose

Pass 22 May 2007 91,680 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 91,680 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 87,424 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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G894 LYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G894 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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What year was G894 LYC registered?

G894 LYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G894 LYC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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