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G512 TVL

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,873 mi
Last recorded143,873 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 TVL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 143,873 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 143,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 143,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 143,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 143,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 143,292 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 143,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 142,364 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 142,362 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 141,861 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 141,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 137,690 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 137,688 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 134,565 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 134,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 130,499 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 130,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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G512 TVL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G512 TVL, 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 G512 TVL registered?

G512 TVL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G512 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G512 TVL shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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