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H268 FLT

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,257 mi
Last recorded123,257 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH268 FLT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 123,257 miles

Ignition switch fails to turn off occasionally

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 123,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Ignition switch fails to turn off occasionally

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 121,187 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 121,179 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose on small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn c.v. joint noisy and rough (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure filler hose. inner wheel arch area. jubilee clip loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both rear tyres rubbing suspension (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front torsion bar has a small bar that's slightly loose.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,357 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 120,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear brake pipe excessive corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure offside front driver door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside front steering rack has excessive play ( universal joint ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe excessive corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating rear service brake fluctuates (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged offside front tyre damage ( inside tyre wall damage ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,847 miles

Central Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play inner steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed offside front door hinge play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower engine oil leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre crack/perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre crack/perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 118,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested front headlamp aim too low ( out of testing range ) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake grabbing severely nearside rear service brake very weak (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear stop light not working . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play inner steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed offside front door hinge play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower engine oil leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre crack/perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre crack/perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 117,933 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 117,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,120 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,182 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 114,409 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 114,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 130,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 103,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,702 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,281 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 67,281 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 885,148 miles

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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H268 FLT is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H268 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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H268 FLT is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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