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H181 ELE

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,034 mi
Last recorded224,034 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH181 ELE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 224,034 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 224,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 217,103 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 217,103 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 210,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak Minor ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 204,875 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 204,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 186,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 170,985 miles

o/s handbrake outer cable splitting

Fail 27 Feb 2014 170,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s handbrake outer cable splitting

Fail 29 Nov 2012 150,982 miles

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

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

both handbrake cables outer covers splitting

Pass 29 Nov 2012 150,982 miles

both handbrake cables outer covers splitting

Pass 30 Nov 2011 129,286 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 129,286 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,683 miles

advise fuel spill hoses poor--sound deadning pad insecure under bonnet

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,593 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,318 miles

Radiator leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,763 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 66,763 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 64,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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H181 ELE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H181 ELE, 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 H181 ELE registered?

H181 ELE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1990.

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