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G181 TBH

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 TBH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024
Pass 21 May 2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018
Pass 11 Mar 2017
Pass 1 Apr 2016 8 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 3 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 3 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 1 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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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G181 TBH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G181 TBH, 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 G181 TBH registered?

G181 TBH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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