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H27 GPU

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,540 mi
Last recorded105,540 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH27 GPU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 105,540 miles

front ball joints have slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,557 miles

bottom ball joints have slight play

coolant leak

handbrake feels like it may require adjsutment

Pass 31 May 2014 101,914 miles

front brake flexi hoses are a bit short

fuel lines are routed poorly

vehicle has roll cage and no rear seats

Pass 13 Apr 2013 100,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,705 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,292 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 92,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 89,900 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 89,899 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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H27 GPU is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H27 GPU, 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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H27 GPU is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 November 1990.

Is H27 GPU safe to buy?

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