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H237 JVC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,260 mi
Last recorded159,260 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH237 JVC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 159,260 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 159,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 153,814 miles

Battery loose.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Fail 19 Nov 2008 153,814 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery loose.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2007 152,791 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 152,000 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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H237 JVC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H237 JVC, 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 H237 JVC registered?

H237 JVC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 October 1990.

Is H237 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H237 JVC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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