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H266 DGS

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

17,048 mi
Last recorded17,048 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH266 DGS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 17,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 17,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 16,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,791 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 16,497 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 16,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 15,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,644 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,447 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,283 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,864 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 14,864 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,677 miles

front washers partly blocked

both front brake hoses not secured

front to rear brakes pipe corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 14,677 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake hoses not secured

front to rear brakes pipe corroded

front washers partly blocked

nearside hand brake cable outer casing split and bunched

Fail 13 Oct 2008 14,398 miles

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

slight oil leak!

Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,398 miles

slight oil leak!

Fail 13 Oct 2008 14,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,156 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 14,156 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,863 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2005 13,562 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 13,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 13,562 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight uneven rise and fall on rear brakes

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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H266 DGS is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 H266 DGS, 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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What year was H266 DGS registered?

H266 DGS is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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