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H281 VFR

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,557 mi
Last recorded111,557 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 VFR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 111,557 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 111,557 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 110,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 106,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,930 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 105,922 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,139 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,803 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 104,437 miles

chip in screen borderline

Fail 22 Aug 2011 104,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen borderline

Pass 23 Aug 2010 103,886 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 103,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust down pipe .

Pass 19 Aug 2008 102,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 101,221 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 100,252 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel binding slightly

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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H281 VFR is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H281 VFR, 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

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What year was H281 VFR registered?

H281 VFR is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is H281 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H281 VFR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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