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TYB 1W

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,122 mi
Last recorded133,122 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYB 1W
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 133,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2026 133,122 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2020 132,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 128,763 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 128,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 123,714 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 123,364 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 121,015 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,580 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 116,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 115,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 113,892 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 112,528 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 110,261 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 108,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 105,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

crack in front number plate

Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,774 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

crack in front number plate

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

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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TYB 1W is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TYB 1W, 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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TYB 1W is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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