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H208 HPB

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,533 mi
Last recorded83,533 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 HPB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 83,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2013 83,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2012 82,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

drivers door hinge pins worn

front seats worn on sliding base

nearside headlight as deteriorated pattern

offside headlight chipped

offside wiperblade split

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

drivers door hinge pins worn

front seats worn on sliding base

nearside headlight as deteriorated pattern

offside headlight chipped

offside wiperblade split

Fail 12 May 2010 77,781 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 77,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 74,858 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 74,858 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 71,533 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,687 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 66,624 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside headlamp holed.

Washers poor.

oil leak

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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H208 HPB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 H208 HPB, 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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H208 HPB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 November 1990.

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