MOT Status
Mileage
152,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
0/s and n/s rear rebound rubbers are missing
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Handbrake cable is insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H242 FEJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 H242 FEJ, 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 H242 FEJ registered?
H242 FEJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H242 FEJ safe to buy?
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