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A17 HEG

1992 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,396 mi
Last recorded89,396 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HEG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,396 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 89,382 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

battery loose

Pass 24 May 2023 89,190 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 89,185 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 21 May 2022 88,977 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 88,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake readings low

Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,680 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 2004. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine and gearbox. Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

Rear Boot likely to close inadvertently and cause injury.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,647 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 2004. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine and gearbox. Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

Rear Boot likely to close inadvertently and cause injury.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 88,158 miles

Nearside handbrake low reading

low foot brake readings at rear

Fail 12 Mar 2020 88,158 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits emmissions go to 10% and upwards (not printable) should be up to 3.5% maximum (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside handbrake low reading

low foot brake readings at rear

Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 87,852 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

both wipers a bit smeary

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,105 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,866 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside handbrake outer cable casing cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,649 miles

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

o/side h/brake cable casing cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,056 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 86,056 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

fog light switch intermittent

idle high

low rear brake readings n/side worse

o/s front side light dimmer

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,009 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2008 84,538 miles

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

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

front brake discs light surface corrosion on faces..

Fail 21 Mar 2008 84,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs light surface corrosion on faces..

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 83,709 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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A17 HEG is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 101,336 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 A17 HEG, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 HEG is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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