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G887 TAP

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,966 mi
Last recorded39,966 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG887 TAP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,889 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,889 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,034 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside front brake pad wear sensor broken

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,034 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside front brake pad wear sensor broken

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,751 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating and starting to crack up

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,679 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 33,674 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,674 miles

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

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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G887 TAP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G887 TAP, 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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G887 TAP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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