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G985 YLD

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,578 mi
Last recorded73,578 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG985 YLD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,094 miles

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

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

suspect near side caliper sezing

Fail 28 Sep 2009 63,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

suspect near side caliper sezing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,364 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 60,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,518 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 55,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,952 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 49,939 miles

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

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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G985 YLD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G985 YLD, 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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G985 YLD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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