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G996 TYF

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,848 mi
Last recorded10,848 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 TYF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2021 10,848 miles

NO REAR SEATS OR BELTS INSTALLED

ROLL CAGE FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2017 10,230 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2013 6,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,352 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 1,731 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 147,495 miles

all rear seat been removed as well as rear seat belts as roll bars been fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 140,802 miles

no rear seats fitted or trim

Fail 16 Jul 2008 140,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

no rear seats fitted or trim

Pass 29 Nov 2006 137,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

no rear seats fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2006 137,882 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2005 133,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bolt broken on bonnet hinge

front no.plate cracked †

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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G996 TYF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G996 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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G996 TYF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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