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H189 KBH

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

613 mi
Last recorded613 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 KBH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 318 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 228 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014
Pass 8 Dec 2011 129,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 125,045 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear brake disc pitted

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 125,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

nearside rear brake disc pitted

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 15 Dec 2009 118,011 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 118,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 110,352 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 110,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 110,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 188,414 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 188,186 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 177,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 177,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 166,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 166,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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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H189 KBH is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 H189 KBH, 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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H189 KBH is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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