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H232 SUB

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,867 mi
Last recorded142,867 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 SUB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 142,867 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 142,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 142,323 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front chassis legs corroded

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

incorect fuel pipe from tank to metal fuel pipe

incorect length bolts on both front lower ball joints

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear suspension bumpstop missing

slight grease leak from nearside outer cv boot

Pass 7 Apr 2014 142,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 142,068 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight play in n/s steering

tempery fix to head lamps

Fail 15 Apr 2013 142,068 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight play in n/s steering

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2012 141,727 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT PINCH BOLT JUST MEETING NI-LOCK

Fail 8 May 2012 141,727 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT PINCH BOLT JUST MEETING NI-LOCK

Pass 4 May 2011 140,015 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 140,776 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 139,298 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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H232 SUB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc 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 H232 SUB, 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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H232 SUB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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