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H161 NHP

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,415 mi
Last recorded125,415 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 NHP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 125,415 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 125,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2009 117,252 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 117,244 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 109,509 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 May 2008 109,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2007 103,145 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 103,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 May 2006 97,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2006 97,727 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 NHP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H161 NHP, 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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H161 NHP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 October 1990.

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