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G872 TVL

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,479 mi
Last recorded29,479 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG872 TVL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,479 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded/greased

Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,130 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 24 Jul 2017 26,995 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

rear brake flexi hose ferruls corroded/greased

Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has a very slight bleb on inner wall

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,761 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,389 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 24,584 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 22,668 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,668 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,894 miles

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

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

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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G872 TVL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G872 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G872 TVL registered?

G872 TVL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G872 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G872 TVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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