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G74 TBU

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

59,817 mi
Last recorded59,817 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 TBU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber mounting-bush in track-control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,697 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lenses of both headlights slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,586 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,501 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 57,458 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Long front-to-rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long front-to-rear pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,199 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,757 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 52,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt not coming out (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,579 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

winter tyre fitted to offside front

Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,578 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

electrical wire fouling offside driveshaft

winter tyre fitted to offside front

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,659 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 42,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 35,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

brake readings slightly low on nearside rear

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,945 miles

battery insecure

brake readings slightly low on nearside rear

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 28,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear offside brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,628 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 27,616 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 20,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,950 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,120 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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G74 TBU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G74 TBU, 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 G74 TBU registered?

G74 TBU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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