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H274 SEP

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 SEP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 95,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 161,735 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 161,735 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 161,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 160,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 159,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2011 155,218 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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H274 SEP is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H274 SEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H274 SEP?

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What year was H274 SEP registered?

H274 SEP is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H274 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H274 SEP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H274 SEP have outstanding finance?

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