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G477 TTC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,775 mi
Last recorded172,775 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 TTC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 172,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 172,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 171,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 171,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 171,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 170,686 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 169,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 167,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 163,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 162,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 161,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 160,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 158,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 153,143 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 152,954 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 146,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 146,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 139,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from filter housing

Fail 14 Aug 2012 139,646 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from filter housing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 134,543 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 127,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 120,446 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front door stay not working

Pass 8 Aug 2008 116,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 116,440 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 108,207 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 98,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 98,924 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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G477 TTC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G477 TTC, 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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G477 TTC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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