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H173 FPE

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,005 mi
Last recorded127,005 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 FPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 127,005 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 127,003 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f brake line mounted close to braket

Pass 3 May 2011 125,429 miles

co slightly high

Pass 3 Apr 2010 123,714 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 123,655 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

osr sill end corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2008 118,536 miles

both rear light units have slight polsing

ns and os floorand sill damaged

ns outer sill damaged

nsf tyre perishing

nsr floor corroding

oil leak

osr outer sill end corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2008 118,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear light units have slight polsing

ns and os floorand sill damaged

ns outer sill damaged

nsf tyre perishing

nsr floor corroding

oil leak

osr outer sill end corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2007 116,655 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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H173 FPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol 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 H173 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 H173 FPE registered?

H173 FPE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 November 1990.

Is H173 FPE safe to buy?

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