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H23 PUG

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 PUG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 122,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 121,059 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,283 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 113,281 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,354 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 105,354 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2018 105,350 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor /box section (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough suspect steering intermediate shaft seized (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of cracking on tyre wall

both front brake discs showing surface corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 102,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 100,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 98,707 miles

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

right indicator does not self cancell

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 3 May 2011 98,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

right indicator does not self cancell

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,217 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 96,638 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 96,638 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 96,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 96,140 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 96,140 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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H23 PUG is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 H23 PUG, 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 H23 PUG registered?

H23 PUG is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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