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G299 TFT

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,970 mi
Last recorded70,970 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 TFT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2007 70,970 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front a/roll bar bushes throgh t/c/a split †o/s/r door difficult to open

Pass 6 Jul 2006 70,150 miles

exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded †back box corroded †rear flexy hoses corroding †slight brake bind nsf †osf shocker corroded †front flexy hoses cracking †

Fail 6 Jul 2006 70,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded †back box corroded †rear flexy hoses corroding †slight brake bind nsf †osf shocker corroded †front flexy hoses cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2005 69,090 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded †front tyres 2.5mm and worn at edges †slight wear in o/s track rod end †front brake flexy hoses perished †rear tyres 2.5mm and cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2005 69,090 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded †front tyres 2.5mm and worn at edges †slight wear in o/s track rod end †front brake flexy hoses perished †rear tyres 2.5mm and cracking

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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G299 TFT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G299 TFT, 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 G299 TFT registered?

G299 TFT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1989.

Is G299 TFT safe to buy?

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