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H179 BKJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,136 mi
Last recorded92,136 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH179 BKJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 91,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,386 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 88,286 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 87,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 85,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 83,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 82,819 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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H179 BKJ 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 90%.

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 H179 BKJ, 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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H179 BKJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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