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G888 TYF

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 TYF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 69,560 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 69,255 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,992 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 68,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,522 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2022 68,005 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 67,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,561 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,464 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 66,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,184 miles

Emits blue smoke after idling for extended periods

Front tyres near wear limit

Offside Front Slight cracking on tread.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 66,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emits blue smoke after idling for extended periods

Front tyres near wear limit

Offside Front Slight cracking on tread.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,689 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,501 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,047 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 56,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 52,522 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disc's worn

both front tyres starting to wear

offside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrod

offside brake hose starting to perish

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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G888 TYF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 G888 TYF, 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 G888 TYF registered?

G888 TYF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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