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H303 EEJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,920 mi
Last recorded78,920 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH303 EEJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 78,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 78,075 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 78,075 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,023 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,544 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 76,811 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2014 76,126 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 76,126 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 75,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,372 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 74,442 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 74,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 73,222 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 May 2010 72,112 miles

Front tyres 3-4mm

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,304 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 71,281 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,238 miles

nearside handbrake outer casing splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,935 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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H303 EEJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H303 EEJ, 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 H303 EEJ registered?

H303 EEJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H303 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H303 EEJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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