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G340 TYW

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG340 TYW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,786 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 82,740 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 82,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,740 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 82,740 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,740 miles

handbrake effort only just passed

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,723 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,723 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2013 82,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,854 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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G340 TYW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G340 TYW, 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 G340 TYW registered?

G340 TYW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G340 TYW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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