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H143 OWP

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,280 mi
Last recorded100,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH143 OWP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 100,280 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside rear brake flexi hose twisted slightly

Oil leak on gearbox

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Play in nearside lower arm ball joint

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 6 May 2009 100,173 miles

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

Both front top strut mounts rough

Coolant leak on engine

Front wipers smearing

General brake pipe corrossion

Nearside headlight cracked

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 14 May 2008 91,197 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 91,197 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2008 91,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2007 83,306 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 76,502 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 76,480 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H143 OWP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H143 OWP, 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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H143 OWP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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