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H122 BOW

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 BOW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,703 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

oil leak

rear number plate slightly damaged

slight wear in nearside steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,469 miles

dust covers split on front lower suspension ball joints

front fuel pipe starting to deteriorate

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear brake hose starting to deteriorate

rear number plate slightly damaged

wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint near to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,417 miles

offside front tyre getting low

oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pipe to carb starting to deteriorate

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 19 Oct 2007 49,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pipe to carb starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre getting low

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,864 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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H122 BOW is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H122 BOW, 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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H122 BOW is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1990.

Is H122 BOW safe to buy?

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