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H199 ELT

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,363 mi
Last recorded102,363 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH199 ELT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 102,363 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 102,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,919 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

starting to burn oil (exhaust emissions)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 101,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

starting to burn oil (exhaust emissions)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,138 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 101,138 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 99,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 89,794 miles

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

Some play in O/S anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Jan 2006 82,752 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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H199 ELT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H199 ELT, 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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H199 ELT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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