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H256 LOA

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,406 mi
Last recorded56,406 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 LOA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 56,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 50,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,355 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,355 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre very perished.

Nearside wiper blade slightly split.

Tyre size 185/60R14 82H

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,707 miles

Battery Insecure

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 42,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery Insecure

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 42,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mount rubber bushes cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre size 185/60R14 82H

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,094 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,929 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 27,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,241 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 16,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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H256 LOA is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H256 LOA, 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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H256 LOA is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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