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H244 GAN

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,100 mi
Last recorded169,100 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH244 GAN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 169,100 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 161,993 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 161,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 152,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2008 152,481 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 144,482 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 140,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 136,154 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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H244 GAN is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H244 GAN, 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 H244 GAN registered?

H244 GAN is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H244 GAN safe to buy?

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