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H285 FGL

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 FGL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 94,456 miles

COOLANT LEAKING FROM RADIATOR HOSE

O/S INNER CV JOINT LEAKING GREASE

O/S/F WINDOW SECECURED IN THE CLOSED POSITION

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2008 94,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

COOLANT LEAKING FROM RADIATOR HOSE

O/S INNER CV JOINT LEAKING GREASE

O/S/F WINDOW SECECURED IN THE CLOSED POSITION

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 85,838 miles

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,649 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 82,649 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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H285 FGL is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H285 FGL, 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 H285 FGL registered?

H285 FGL is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H285 FGL safe to buy?

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