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H217 ELE

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,066 mi
Last recorded122,066 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH217 ELE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 122,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 122,012 miles

front coil springs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

small oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2025 122,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front coil springs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

small oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,976 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,953 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 121,953 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 121,950 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 121,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 121,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 121,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,870 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 121,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no reverse

Fail 30 Nov 2018 121,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

no reverse

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,548 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 121,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 120,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 120,690 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 120,690 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 119,832 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 119,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 119,628 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 119,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 119,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 117,954 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 117,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 117,220 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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H217 ELE is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 H217 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 H217 ELE registered?

H217 ELE is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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