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H253 DKX

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,772 mi
Last recorded179,772 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 DKX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 179,772 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 179,752 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 179,719 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 179,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 174,286 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 174,286 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 168,056 miles

Front Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 168,050 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 162,648 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 162,641 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 156,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 156,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 152,749 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 152,727 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 146,338 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front seats have slight play in adjustment mechanism

Pass 17 Sep 2013 146,338 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front seats have slight play in adjustment mechanism

Pass 21 Sep 2012 143,152 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 143,135 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 140,295 miles

all metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2011 140,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2010 137,561 miles

off side front tyre showing signs of getting down on treads

Pass 21 Feb 2009 134,709 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2009 134,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2007 129,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 127,272 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 127,270 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H253 DKX is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H253 DKX, 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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H253 DKX is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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