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H201 WMR

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,643 mi
Last recorded164,643 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 WMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 164,643 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 164,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 164,589 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 164,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 164,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 164,432 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 164,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 164,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 163,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small noise at offside Front wheel

Fail 20 Nov 2017 163,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small noise at offside Front wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2016 163,512 miles

Small noise at offside front wheel

Fail 16 Sep 2016 163,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Small noise at offside front wheel

Pass 21 Oct 2014 163,469 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 163,469 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 163,425 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 163,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid has high water content advise renewal

o/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 12 Mar 2008 162,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 160,047 miles

bleed nipple broken off o/s/f

brake fluid has high water content

front brake discs look as though they are below min thickness, advise inspection

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear washer no water

Pass 15 Mar 2006 157,877 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 157,875 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

1 side lamp bulb out o/s/r (2 fitted)

brake fluid has high water content

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 WMR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H201 WMR, 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 WMR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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