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H161 ELN

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,017 mi
Last recorded125,017 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 ELN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 59,584 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,053 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,051 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,254 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,209 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,477 miles

front roll bar bushes worn,rear silencer rusting.(attn req soon)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,483 miles

both rear tyres perished (dated 1990)

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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H161 ELN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H161 ELN, 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 H161 ELN registered?

H161 ELN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H161 ELN safe to buy?

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