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G995 TUW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,492 mi
Last recorded117,492 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG995 TUW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 117,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 116,882 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 115,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,150 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,998 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,979 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,906 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,017 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 94,970 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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G995 TUW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G995 TUW, 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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G995 TUW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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