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G986 TYX

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,701 mi
Last recorded100,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 TYX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 100,542 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 100,542 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 100,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 3 nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,628 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 94,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,614 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 91,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,102 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 88,102 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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,873 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,278 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,580 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,530 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,462 miles

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

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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G986 TYX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G986 TYX, 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 G986 TYX registered?

G986 TYX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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