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H174 ANJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,434 mi
Last recorded40,434 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH174 ANJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 40,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 40,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 40,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,121 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 39,985 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 39,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,897 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,873 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 39,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,765 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,631 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,537 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,178 miles

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on fuel pipes

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,937 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,872 miles

engine oil leak

puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,577 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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H174 ANJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H174 ANJ, 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 H174 ANJ registered?

H174 ANJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 November 1990.

Is H174 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H174 ANJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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