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H229 ERY

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 ERY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,492 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front shock absorbers damp

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

o/s track control bushes deteriorated but not resulting in movement

Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front shock absorbers damp

both o/s and n/s/f) track control arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in movement

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,170 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,844 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 75,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,865 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,658 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,658 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear no plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 71,830 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,911 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 69,911 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 65,353 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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H229 ERY is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H229 ERY, 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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H229 ERY is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 December 1990.

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