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H204 ELE

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,294 mi
Last recorded128,294 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH204 ELE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 128,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 128,100 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 121,902 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 121,885 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 121,853 miles

h/c very high

Fail 10 Aug 2009 121,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s rear suspension stiff

radiator and grille insecure

h/c very high

Fail 16 Nov 2006 120,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight engine smoke at prolonged idle

Pass 16 Nov 2006 120,284 miles

slight engine smoke at prolonged idle

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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H204 ELE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H204 ELE, 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 H204 ELE registered?

H204 ELE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H204 ELE safe to buy?

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