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G45 TGX

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,491 mi
Last recorded85,491 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG45 TGX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 85,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 85,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 84,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,952 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 76,758 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 73,593 miles

All tyres worn close to limit {nearside front & offside rear more so}

Pass 19 May 2016 71,032 miles

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

both rear brake hoses perished & ferrules heavily corroded

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished & splitting

both rear tyres getting close to limit

n/s/f coil spring corroded and sitting low

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 16 May 2016 71,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake hoses perished & ferrules heavily corroded

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished & splitting

both rear tyres getting close to limit

n/s/f coil spring corroded and sitting low

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,637 miles

(slight) exhaust blow from front pipe to centre pipe joint

Both front road spring loose (insecure) when vehicle is jacked up & front is unloaded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 70,637 miles

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

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

(slight) exhaust blow from front pipe to centre pipe joint

Both front road spring loose (insecure) when vehicle is jacked up & front is unloaded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,962 miles

Nearside front low suspension arm bottom ball joint dust cover poor

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Offside front in ner wing (forward most) is split & corroded around towing eye mounting -close to excess-

Fail 8 Apr 2014 68,959 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front inner CV boot pin holed & stareting to leak

Nearside front low suspension arm bottom ball joint dust cover poor

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Offside front in ner wing (forward most) is split & corroded around towing eye mounting -close to excess-

Offside inner door shut & osside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear engine mounting in poor (de-bonding)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,679 miles

(slight) exhaust blow from rear joint

Both front road springs loose & insecure when jacked up & when no load on suspension -close to excess-

Both front suspension (shock) upper mounting & spring top plates corroded & insecure -close to excess-

Offside outer front indi lense missing

Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

(slight) exhaust blow from rear joint

Both front road springs loose & insecure when jacked up & when no load on suspension -close to excess-

Both front suspension (shock) upper mounting & spring top plates corroded & insecure -close to excess-

Offside outer front indi lense missing

Offside rear hub damp!

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,407 miles

Advise front brake pads are low

Advise gearbox is leaking oil

Advise offside front brake disc is badly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Advise front brake pads are low

Advise gearbox is leaking oil

Advise offside front brake disc is badly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,937 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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

Clutch worn.

Headlamps slightly insecure.

Low effort to nearside rear service and park brake.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front bumper insecure.

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and tread depth low.

Rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,422 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 42,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,943 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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G45 TGX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G45 TGX, 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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G45 TGX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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