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H1 PUO

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 PUO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats have been removed inc belts

Pass 13 May 2025 86,984 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,633 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats and belts

small hole in rear floor

Fail 27 Jun 2022 86,142 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats and belts removed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 84,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

jacking point corroded but not structural

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,832 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 78,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,512 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,363 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,884 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,898 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,491 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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H1 PUO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H1 PUO, 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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H1 PUO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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