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H162 GAN

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,274 mi
Last recorded148,274 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 GAN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 148,274 miles

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

rusty and corrosion to o/s/f floor pan poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2009 147,312 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

oil leak

rust forming front brake discs

rust forming underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2009 147,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

oil leak

rust forming front brake discs

rust forming underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2008 143,120 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both fuel pipes rusty

front coil springs rusty

rear floor pan rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2007 140,356 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 140,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 132,528 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tie rod bushes poor

Fail 25 Sep 2006 132,524 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s and o/s front tie rod bushes poor

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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H162 GAN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H162 GAN, 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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H162 GAN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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