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H262 WCJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,428 mi
Last recorded45,428 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH262 WCJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,428 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,385 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 45,384 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 x (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 x (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 x (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 x (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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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H262 WCJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H262 WCJ, 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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H262 WCJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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