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H126 EJU

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,543 mi
Last recorded148,543 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH126 EJU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 148,543 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 147,972 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

slight chip to windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2016 147,972 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

slight chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2011 144,929 miles

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

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

some corrosion to o/s front wing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 144,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

some corrosion to o/s front wing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 138,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2010 138,836 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 131,856 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 131,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres tread cracking

n/s/f washer poor

Pass 6 Oct 2008 124,606 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 124,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 117,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 117,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 109,292 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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H126 EJU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H126 EJU, 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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H126 EJU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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