Zastava Yugo 55 Gls (1987)
1987 Zastava Yugo 55 Gls
CarHunch analysed 528 real MOT records for the 1987 Zastava Yugo 55 Gls. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1987 Zastava Yugo 55 GLS is a reliability disaster by any modern standard, with just a 20% first-time MOT pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%—meaning four out of five examples fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent at 0%, so while these cars will need work, they're unlikely to strand you with something genuinely unsafe.
These Yugos average only 64,000 miles despite their 37-year age, suggesting most survivors are cherished oddities rather than daily drivers, which explains the complete absence of recorded failures or advisories in the dataset—there's simply nothing left to fail. If you're seriously considering one, treat it as a restoration project rather than transport: budget heavily for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with 1980s Eastern European engineering, and expect ongoing maintenance costs that could easily exceed the car's value.
What to check before buying a 1987 Zastava Yugo 55 Gls
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 527 | 0.2% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Zastava Yugo 55 Gls vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 Zastava Yugo 55 Gls vehicles fall between 64,042 and 64,042 miles.
MOT History Averages
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