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H166 PCL

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,539 mi
Last recorded156,539 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 PCL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2006 156,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front headlamp reflector starting to corrode.nearside mirror insecure.very slight play in nearside rear axle tube bearing.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 156,539 miles

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp reflector starting to corrode.nearside mirror insecure.very slight play in nearside rear axle tube bearing.

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 PCL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H166 PCL, 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 PCL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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