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H298 UYC

1990 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,999 mi
Last recorded226,999 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 UYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 226,999 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

underside of the vehicle slightly rusty.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 222,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear flexi brake hoses perrished.

metal brake pipes rusty

nearside front disc rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2008 222,476 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear flexi brake hoses perrished.

metal brake pipes rusty

nearside front disc rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2007 218,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 218,724 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn.

fuel stains around injectors.

fuel stains around tank.

Fail 27 Dec 2006 218,704 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished and low.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 210,962 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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H298 UYC is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H298 UYC, 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 H298 UYC registered?

H298 UYC is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 December 1990.

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