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H201 CDX

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,747 mi
Last recorded91,747 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 CDX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,747 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 91,726 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm bearing red rust coming out no room in bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 89,781 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 89,701 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,240 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Aug 2018 89,229 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,907 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Low Performance 19% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,646 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 88,442 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,442 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,842 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 86,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 83,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

both rear tyre tread cracking

exhaust manifold heat shield rattling

fuel pipe clip missing on fuel pump

o/s inner front panel corrosion

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear lower engine mounting rubber starting to deteriorate

slight leak on n/s inner drive shaft seal

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,515 miles

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

both rear tyre tread cracking

exhaust manifold heat shield rattling

fuel pipe clip missing on fuel pump

o/s inner front panel corrosion

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear lower engine mounting rubber starting to deteriorate

slight leak on n/s inner drive shaft seal

Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2009 81,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 81,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 71,379 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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H201 CDX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H201 CDX, 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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H201 CDX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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