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H231 REX

1990 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,272 mi
Last recorded83,272 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 REX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 83,272 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 May 2012 83,271 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 73,846 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,846 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,895 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,929 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 50,211 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside drive shaft centre gaiter leak grease

Fail 25 Nov 2005 50,211 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

near side rear bump stop missing

offside drive shaft centre gaiter leak grease

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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H231 REX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H231 REX, 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 H231 REX registered?

H231 REX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H231 REX safe to buy?

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