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H270 YHR

1990 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,582 mi
Last recorded158,582 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH270 YHR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 158,582 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 158,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 158,282 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 158,254 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 157,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 157,537 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 157,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbelly tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 31 Jan 2008 156,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 155,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 153,905 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 153,873 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Right hand anti rroll bar link rod joint "creaking"

Right hand washer action weak

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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H270 YHR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H270 YHR, 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 H270 YHR registered?

H270 YHR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H270 YHR safe to buy?

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