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H265 HJT

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,619 mi
Last recorded132,619 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH265 HJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 132,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 132,565 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

near front and rear sills slightly corroded

under body covered in under seal

Pass 13 May 2016 132,432 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 132,520 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 132,511 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rack has play,possibly in joint

Pass 5 Jun 2013 131,424 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 131,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 130,941 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s wear sensor loose

rear boot lock fell out when opened

Pass 4 Jun 2010 130,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 129,933 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 129,933 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 128,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 128,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 120,236 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 120,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 110,457 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 110,457 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2005 110,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

both front brake hoses very close to anti roll bar links

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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H265 HJT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H265 HJT, 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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H265 HJT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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