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H130 MSX

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,741 mi
Last recorded150,741 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH130 MSX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 150,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 150,090 miles

ball hitch not fitted at test o/s rear tyre outer ok at test also legal at test o/s n/s front brake pipes ok at test

Fail 11 Mar 2011 150,090 miles

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

ball hitch not fitted at test o/s rear tyre outer ok at test also legal at test o/s n/s front brake pipes ok at test

Pass 26 Feb 2010 147,697 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 147,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 145,559 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 143,315 miles

*O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM ADVISE NEW SOON*

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

IDLE SPEED SLIGHTLY POOR

Pass 9 Mar 2007 139,488 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 139,488 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

handbrake travel

minor marks to windscreen

o/s/r brake back plate missing

p.a.s oil leak from rack area

Fail 28 Feb 2007 139,408 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 135,576 miles

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVY CORROSION ADVISE REPLACMENT SOON

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT

SLIGHT HIGH HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S STEERING RACK

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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H130 MSX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H130 MSX, 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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What year was H130 MSX registered?

H130 MSX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 October 1990.

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