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A154 FLY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,922 mi
Last recorded136,922 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA154 FLY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 136,922 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 136,804 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 136,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 135,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 133,920 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 133,414 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 132,858 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2016 132,858 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,392 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 130,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 130,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Off side rear sevice brake slightly low effort.

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 129,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 128,795 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 128,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 126,520 miles

uneven wear on both rear tyre inner edges

Fail 17 May 2011 126,412 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

uneven wear on both rear tyre inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2010 126,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Coolant leak

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

corrosion forming in both outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2007 123,155 miles

offside and nearside front outer cv boots starting to crack and perish

offside and nearside rear axle bushs starting to show play

offside and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2006 115,819 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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A154 FLY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A154 FLY, 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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A154 FLY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 December 1990.

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