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H223 HNO

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,484 mi
Last recorded6,484 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH223 HNO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 6,484 miles

ALL TYRE RALLY TYPE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 5,884 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 5,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 5,495 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

competition car

Fail 20 Dec 2022 5,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

competition car

Pass 25 Sep 2018 3,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 3,677 miles

Competition Vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2015 3,476 miles

Vehicle obviously modified for motorsport

Pass 14 Jan 2014 2,857 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 1,959 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 1,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 1 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 131,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 126,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 121,992 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear brake caliper weak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 121,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear brake caliper weak

Pass 15 Dec 2005 118,806 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 118,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s track rod end rubber boot split

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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H223 HNO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H223 HNO, 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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H223 HNO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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