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H161 FPE

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 FPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,003 miles

Only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Slight notchiness in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2019 100,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repair panel not fitted properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre catches on bumper (5.2.3 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe in centre of car (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Slight notchiness in steering rack

Pass 13 May 2016 99,662 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody rust but no holes

Fail 21 Feb 2008 97,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 97,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 93,453 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 93,435 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s and o/s rear suspension stops missing

Pass 28 Jan 2006 92,704 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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H161 FPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

H161 FPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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