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H131 HPL

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 HPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,418 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 73,872 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both handbrake cables deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes poorly routed

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,872 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both handbrake cables deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes poorly routed

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2006 73,333 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 73,333 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes into rear hoses,limited vision on exact condition,advise renewal

outer casings on both rear handbrake cables cracked

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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H131 HPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H131 HPL, 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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H131 HPL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 December 1990.

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