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H288 EFC

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 EFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,396 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,369 miles

offside headlight glass has small hole not effecting beam pattern

Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,755 miles

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside headlamp glass holed not effecting beam pattern

Fail 2 Aug 2006 80,751 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs started to corrode

hole in offside head lamp

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Aug 2005 79,135 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 79,131 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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H288 EFC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H288 EFC, 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 H288 EFC registered?

H288 EFC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H288 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H288 EFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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