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G342 XWC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG342 XWC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 94,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 94,116 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 94,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 94,052 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,917 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,903 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,620 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,620 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 93,042 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,145 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,274 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,823 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 82,819 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,819 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,105 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jul 2009 79,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,325 miles

o/s rear bump stop missing.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 71,313 miles

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

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,949 miles

Nearside lower track arm ball joint boot split.

Pass 1 Jul 2005 65,003 miles

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

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

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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G342 XWC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 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 G342 XWC, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G342 XWC registered?

G342 XWC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 February 1990.

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