CarVerify

Free Car Check

H180 FEJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,405 mi
Last recorded66,405 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 FEJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 66,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,993 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,314 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 63,314 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,246 miles

battery loose

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,789 miles

both front brake disks slightly corroded

both rear brake flexi pipes worn

both rear tyres starting to crack

front and rear brake components slightly corroded

front suspension components slightly corroded

n/s/f cv boot worn

steering prescribed area corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2010 58,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake disks slightly corroded

both rear brake flexi pipes worn

both rear tyres starting to crack

front and rear brake components slightly corroded

front suspension components slightly corroded

n/s/f cv boot worn

steering prescribed area corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,425 miles

exhaust leak noted

Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust leak noted

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,828 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 55,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,689 miles

same advisories as test no 814315496168

Fail 14 Jul 2006 52,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H180 FEJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H180 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H180 FEJ?

You can check the full history of H180 FEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H180 FEJ registered?

H180 FEJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 September 1990.

Is H180 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H180 FEJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H180 FEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H180 FEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.