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H166 ELK

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,886 mi
Last recorded110,886 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 ELK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 110,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,208 miles

wiper scratches on nearside windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2010 97,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 95,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 92,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,396 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F COMPONETS CONTAMINATED WITH GREASE

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 31 May 2007 89,393 miles

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

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

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 24 May 2006 84,419 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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H166 ELK is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H166 ELK, 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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H166 ELK is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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