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H198 SYC

1990 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,059 mi
Last recorded106,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH198 SYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 106,059 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,996 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 102,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,585 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,986 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,459 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 70,453 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,346 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,307 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension coroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,468 miles

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

corrosion all over under rear of vehicle body and suspension

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 May 2007 62,505 miles

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

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

slight brake bind on front wheels when span by hand

Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,940 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 60,940 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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H198 SYC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H198 SYC, 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 H198 SYC registered?

H198 SYC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H198 SYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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