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205 JHC

1991 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,361 mi
Last recorded73,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 JHC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak possible power steering fluid hard to tell

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,820 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Corrosion to both front subframe mountings

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Light corrosion around offside front engine mount

Minor exhaust blow

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight oil leak

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Fail 8 Jul 2014 67,820 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor exhaust blow

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Corrosion to both front subframe mountings

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Light corrosion around offside front engine mount

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight oil leak

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

daampness around power steering rack

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r braking effort low

rear discs corroded

rear flexable brake hoses aage cracking

rear number plate water damaged

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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205 JHC is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,600 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 205 JHC, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 205 JHC registered?

205 JHC is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 February 1991.

Is 205 JHC safe to buy?

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