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H243 GHC

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH243 GHC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 97,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,767 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,272 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,471 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,725 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 63,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR tyre perished

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,507 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to split,clearing screen ok

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriorate,braid not visible

offside front brake caliper bleed nipple end broken off,not leaking

Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,507 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriorate,braid not visible

offside front brake caliper bleed nipple end broken off,not leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,770 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,184 miles

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,703 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 55,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,155 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 52,357 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,176 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 51,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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H243 GHC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H243 GHC, 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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H243 GHC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 September 1990.

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