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H257 FLT

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 FLT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 109,769 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 109,764 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 106,047 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 106,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 97,880 miles

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

gear change pivot loose on crossmember

suspension modified front seats worn slight deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion-especially offside inner wing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 97,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

gear change pivot loose on crossmember

suspension modified front seats worn slight deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion-especially offside inner wing

Pass 29 Jan 2007 94,883 miles

minor wear suspension etc

suspension modified near side parking brake cable deteriorating front seats rather worn slight perishing and corrosion -especially offside inner wing

Pass 20 Dec 2005 89,353 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 17 Dec 2005 89,340 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

signs of standing some perishing and corrosion suspension modified front seats appear loose or worn marginal exhaust exhaust smoke

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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H257 FLT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H257 FLT, 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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H257 FLT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 December 1990.

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