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H245 COT

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,787 mi
Last recorded98,787 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH245 COT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,787 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded:- keep in check.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

slight wear at nearside lower swivel:- recommend new.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,472 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded.

front brake hoses perishing.

offside and nearside front indicator lens covers missing.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 96,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded.

front brake hoses perishing.

offside and nearside front indicator lens covers missing.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,433 miles

front number plate de-laminating.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 95,430 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate de-laminating.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,905 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,455 miles

offside and nearside front indicator lens covers missing.

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 90,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front disc pads very low and discs corroded.

offside and nearside front indicator lens covers missing.

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes.

Fail 25 Oct 2006 87,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all metal brake pipes corroding.

offside front disc worn and corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 87,177 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding.

offside front disc worn and corroded.

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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H245 COT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H245 COT, 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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H245 COT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 September 1990.

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